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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.10, 408.02 and 98.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.10, 408.02 and 98.76 is: 148.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.10 : 408.02 = 98.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.10/408.02 = 98.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.10x = 408.02 × 98.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.10x = 40,295.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,295.56/272.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.09

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