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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.45, 408.38 and 99.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.45, 408.38 and 99.02 is: 148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.45 : 408.38 = 99.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.45/408.38 = 99.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.45x = 408.38 × 99.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.45x = 40,435.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,435.25/272.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.42

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