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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.16, 408 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.16, 408 and 142.02 is: 212.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.16 : 408 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.16/408 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.16x = 408 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.16x = 57,944.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,944.16/272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.90

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