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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.94, 409.56 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.94, 409.56 and 128.64 is: 193.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.94 : 409.56 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.94/409.56 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.94x = 409.56 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.94x = 52,685.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,685.80/272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.03

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