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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.98, 409.68 and 134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.98, 409.68 and 134.14 is: 201.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.98 : 409.68 = 134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.98/409.68 = 134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.98x = 409.68 × 134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.98x = 54,954.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,954.48/272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.31

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