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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.16, 407.85 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.16, 407.85 and 148.68 is: 222.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.16 : 407.85 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.16/407.85 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.16x = 407.85 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.16x = 60,639.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,639.14/272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.81

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