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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.37, 408.55 and 99.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.37, 408.55 and 99.01 is: 148.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.37 : 408.55 = 99.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.37/408.55 = 99.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.37x = 408.55 × 99.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.37x = 40,450.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,450.54/272.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.51

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