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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.91, 408.84 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.91, 408.84 and 132 is: 197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.91 : 408.84 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.91/408.84 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.91x = 408.84 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.91x = 53,966.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,966.88/272.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.75

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