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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.02, 408.07 and 98.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.02, 408.07 and 98.73 is: 148.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.02 : 408.07 = 98.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.02/408.07 = 98.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.02x = 408.07 × 98.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.02x = 40,288.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,288.75/272.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.11

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