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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.75, 408.86 and 128.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.75, 408.86 and 128.21 is: 192.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.75 : 408.86 = 128.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.75/408.86 = 128.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.75x = 408.86 × 128.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.75x = 52,419.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,419.30/272.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.19

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