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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.78, 409.05 and 144.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.78, 409.05 and 144.62 is: 216.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.78 : 409.05 = 144.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.78/409.05 = 144.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.78x = 409.05 × 144.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.78x = 59,156.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,156.81/272.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.87

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