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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.13, 408.27 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.13, 408.27 and 98.88 is: 148.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.13 : 408.27 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.13/408.27 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.13x = 408.27 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.13x = 40,368.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,368.58/272.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.35

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