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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.92, 408.90 and 135.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.92, 408.90 and 135.94 is: 203.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.92 : 408.90 = 135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.92/408.90 = 135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.92x = 408.90 × 135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.92x = 55,585.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,585.87/272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.67

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