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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.78, 409.02 and 128.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.78, 409.02 and 128.42 is: 192.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.78 : 409.02 = 128.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.78/409.02 = 128.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.78x = 409.02 × 128.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.78x = 52,526.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,526.35/272.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.56

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