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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.75, 408.59 and 135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.75, 408.59 and 135.38 is: 202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.75 : 408.59 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.75/408.59 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.75x = 408.59 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.75x = 55,312.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,312.19/272.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.79

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