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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.48, 407.82 and 148.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.48, 407.82 and 148.89 is: 222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.48 : 407.82 = 148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.48/407.82 = 148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.48x = 407.82 × 148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.48x = 60,720.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,720.32/272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.85

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