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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.33, 408.34 and 98.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.33, 408.34 and 98.99 is: 148.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.33 : 408.34 = 98.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.33/408.34 = 98.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.33x = 408.34 × 98.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.33x = 40,421.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,421.19/272.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.43

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