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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.30, 408.40 and 98.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.30, 408.40 and 98.93 is: 148.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.30 : 408.40 = 98.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.30/408.40 = 98.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.30x = 408.40 × 98.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.30x = 40,403.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,403.01/272.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.38

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