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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.56, 408.72 and 99.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.56, 408.72 and 99.19 is: 148.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.56 : 408.72 = 99.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.56/408.72 = 99.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.56x = 408.72 × 99.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.56x = 40,538.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,538.89/272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.73

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