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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.74, 409.22 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.74, 409.22 and 135.92 is: 203.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.74 : 409.22 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.74/409.22 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.74x = 409.22 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.74x = 55,621.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,621.18/272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.93

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