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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.88, 409.38 and 134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.88, 409.38 and 134.06 is: 201.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.88 : 409.38 = 134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.88/409.38 = 134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.88x = 409.38 × 134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.88x = 54,879.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,879.44/272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.11

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