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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.16, 408.02 and 142.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.16, 408.02 and 142.11 is: 213.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.16 : 408.02 = 142.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.16/408.02 = 142.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.16x = 408.02 × 142.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.16x = 57,983.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,983.01/272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.05

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