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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.23, 408.31 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.23, 408.31 and 98.88 is: 148.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.23 : 408.31 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.23/408.31 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.23x = 408.31 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.23x = 40,373.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,373.69/272.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.31

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