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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.74, 408.78 and 135.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.74, 408.78 and 135.82 is: 203.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.74 : 408.78 = 135.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.74/408.78 = 135.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.74x = 408.78 × 135.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.74x = 55,520.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,520.50/272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.57

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