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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.96, 409.30 and 134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.96, 409.30 and 134.12 is: 201.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.96 : 409.30 = 134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.96/409.30 = 134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.96x = 409.30 × 134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.96x = 54,895.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,895.32/272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.11

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