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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.01, 407.98 and 76.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.01, 407.98 and 76.99 is: 115.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.01 : 407.98 = 76.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.01/407.98 = 76.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.01x = 407.98 × 76.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.01x = 31,410.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,410.38/272.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.48

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