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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.11, 408.20 and 98.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.11, 408.20 and 98.81 is: 148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.11 : 408.20 = 98.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.11/408.20 = 98.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.11x = 408.20 × 98.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.11x = 40,334.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,334.24/272.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.23

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