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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.48, 408.54 and 149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.48, 408.54 and 149.22 is: 223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.48 : 408.54 = 149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.48/408.54 = 149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.48x = 408.54 × 149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.48x = 60,962.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,962.34/272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.73

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