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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.05, 408.12 and 98.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.05, 408.12 and 98.73 is: 148.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.05 : 408.12 = 98.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.05/408.12 = 98.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.05x = 408.12 × 98.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.05x = 40,293.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,293.69/272.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.11

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