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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.76, 409.10 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.76, 409.10 and 135.80 is: 203.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.76 : 409.10 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.76/409.10 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.76x = 409.10 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.76x = 55,555.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,555.78/272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.68

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