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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.27, 408.45 and 98.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.27, 408.45 and 98.94 is: 148.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.27 : 408.45 = 98.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.27/408.45 = 98.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.27x = 408.45 × 98.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.27x = 40,412.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,412.04/272.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.43

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