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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.79, 408.97 and 135.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.79, 408.97 and 135.67 is: 203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.79 : 408.97 = 135.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.79/408.97 = 135.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.79x = 408.97 × 135.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.79x = 55,484.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,484.96/272.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.40

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