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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.66, 409.11 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.66, 409.11 and 142.76 is: 214.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.66 : 409.11 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.66/409.11 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.66x = 409.11 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.66x = 58,404.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,404.54/272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.20

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