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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272, 408.18 and 101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272, 408.18 and 101 is: 151.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272 : 408.18 = 101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272/408.18 = 101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272x = 408.18 × 101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272x = 41,226.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,226.18/272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.57

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