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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.72, 409.18 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.72, 409.18 and 135.72 is: 203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.72 : 409.18 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.72/409.18 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.72x = 409.18 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.72x = 55,533.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,533.91/272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.63

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