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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.73, 408.74 and 128.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.73, 408.74 and 128.15 is: 192.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.73 : 408.74 = 128.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.73/408.74 = 128.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.73x = 408.74 × 128.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.73x = 52,380.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,380.03/272.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.06

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