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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.43, 408.65 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.43, 408.65 and 99.14 is: 148.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.43 : 408.65 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.43/408.65 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.43x = 408.65 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.43x = 40,511.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,511.02/272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.70

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