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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.63, 408.69 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.63, 408.69 and 99.15 is: 148.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.63 : 408.69 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.63/408.69 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.63x = 408.69 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.63x = 40,521.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,521.61/272.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.63

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