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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.72, 408.96 and 99.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.72, 408.96 and 99.38 is: 149.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.72 : 408.96 = 99.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.72/408.96 = 99.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.72x = 408.96 × 99.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.72x = 40,643.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,643.47/272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.03

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