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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.29, 408.42 and 66.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.29, 408.42 and 66.86 is: 100.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.29 : 408.42 = 66.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.29/408.42 = 66.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.29x = 408.42 × 66.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.29x = 27,304.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,304.58/272.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.28

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