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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.80, 409 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.80, 409 and 135.84 is: 203.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.80 : 409 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.80/409 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.80x = 409 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.80x = 55,558.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,558.56/272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.66

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