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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.01, 408.24 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.01, 408.24 and 142.16 is: 213.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.01 : 408.24 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.01/408.24 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.01x = 408.24 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.01x = 58,033.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,033.36/272.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.35

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