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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.23, 408.42 and 98.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.23, 408.42 and 98.92 is: 148.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.23 : 408.42 = 98.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.23/408.42 = 98.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.23x = 408.42 × 98.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.23x = 40,400.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,400.91/272.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.41

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