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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.78, 408.72 and 135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.78, 408.72 and 135.64 is: 203.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.78 : 408.72 = 135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.78/408.72 = 135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.78x = 408.72 × 135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.78x = 55,438.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,438.78/272.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.24

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