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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.15, 408.36 and 98.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.15, 408.36 and 98.91 is: 148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.15 : 408.36 = 98.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.15/408.36 = 98.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.15x = 408.36 × 98.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.15x = 40,390.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,390.89/272.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.42

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