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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.54, 408.93 and 142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.54, 408.93 and 142.64 is: 214.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.54 : 408.93 = 142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.54/408.93 = 142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.54x = 408.93 × 142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.54x = 58,328.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,328.73/272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.02

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