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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.93, 409.31 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.93, 409.31 and 134.03 is: 201.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.93 : 409.31 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.93/409.31 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.93x = 409.31 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.93x = 54,861.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,861.43/272.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.01

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