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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.87, 409.32 and 135.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.87, 409.32 and 135.75 is: 203.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.87 : 409.32 = 135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.87/409.32 = 135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.87x = 409.32 × 135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.87x = 55,566.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,566.22/272.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.64

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