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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.74, 409.28 and 140.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.74, 409.28 and 140.98 is: 211.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.74 : 409.28 = 140.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.74/409.28 = 140.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.74x = 409.28 × 140.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.74x = 57,699.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,699.10/272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.55

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