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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.63, 408.94 and 101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.63, 408.94 and 101.63 is: 152.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.63 : 408.94 = 101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.63/408.94 = 101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.63x = 408.94 × 101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.63x = 41,558.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,558.27/272.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.44

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