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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.78, 409.18 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.78, 409.18 and 99.48 is: 149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.78 : 409.18 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.78/409.18 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.78x = 409.18 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.78x = 40,705.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,705.23/272.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.22

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