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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.76, 408.80 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.76, 408.80 and 128.16 is: 192.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.76 : 408.80 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.76/408.80 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.76x = 408.80 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.76x = 52,391.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,391.17/272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.08

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