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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.75, 408.87 and 135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.75, 408.87 and 135.83 is: 203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.75 : 408.87 = 135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.75/408.87 = 135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.75x = 408.87 × 135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.75x = 55,537.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,537.83/272.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.63

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