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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.67, 408.83 and 142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.67, 408.83 and 142.43 is: 213.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.67 : 408.83 = 142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.67/408.83 = 142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.67x = 408.83 × 142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.67x = 58,229.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,229.66/272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.55

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