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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.90, 409.14 and 128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.90, 409.14 and 128.72 is: 192.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.90 : 409.14 = 128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.90/409.14 = 128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.90x = 409.14 × 128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.90x = 52,664.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,664.50/272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.98

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