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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.13, 407.94 and 98.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.13, 407.94 and 98.65 is: 147.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.13 : 407.94 = 98.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.13/407.94 = 98.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.13x = 407.94 × 98.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.13x = 40,243.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,243.28/272.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.88

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