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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.87, 409.08 and 136.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.87, 409.08 and 136.00 is: 203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.87 : 409.08 = 136.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.87/409.08 = 136.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.87x = 409.08 × 136.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.87x = 55,635.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,635.90/272.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.89

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