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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.50, 407.88 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.50, 407.88 and 148.94 is: 222.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.50 : 407.88 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.50/407.88 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.50x = 407.88 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.50x = 60,749.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,749.65/272.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.93

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