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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.73, 408.86 and 99.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.73, 408.86 and 99.33 is: 148.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.73 : 408.86 = 99.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.73/408.86 = 99.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.73x = 408.86 × 99.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.73x = 40,611.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,611.57/272.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.91

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