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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.82, 408.97 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.82, 408.97 and 99.44 is: 149.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.82 : 408.97 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.82/408.97 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.82x = 408.97 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.82x = 40,667.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,667.98/272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.07

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