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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.46, 408.35 and 148.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.46, 408.35 and 148.77 is: 222.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.46 : 408.35 = 148.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.46/408.35 = 148.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.46x = 408.35 × 148.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.46x = 60,749.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,749.49/272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.97

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