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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.21, 408.34 and 98.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.21, 408.34 and 98.90 is: 148.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.21 : 408.34 = 98.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.21/408.34 = 98.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.21x = 408.34 × 98.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.21x = 40,384.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,384.83/272.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.36

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