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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.73, 408.92 and 135.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.73, 408.92 and 135.71 is: 203.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.73 : 408.92 = 135.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.73/408.92 = 135.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.73x = 408.92 × 135.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.73x = 55,492.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,492.49/272.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.47

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