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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.42, 408.66 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.42, 408.66 and 99.14 is: 148.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.42 : 408.66 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.42/408.66 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.42x = 408.66 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.42x = 40,515.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,515.57/272.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.72

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