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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.31, 408.51 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.31, 408.51 and 99 is: 148.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.31 : 408.51 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.31/408.51 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.31x = 408.51 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.31x = 40,442.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,442.49/272.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.52

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