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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.04, 407.96 and 98.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.04, 407.96 and 98.72 is: 148.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.04 : 407.96 = 98.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.04/407.96 = 98.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.04x = 407.96 × 98.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.04x = 40,271.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,271.28/272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.03

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