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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.82, 409.22 and 142.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.82, 409.22 and 142.50 is: 213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.82 : 409.22 = 142.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.82/409.22 = 142.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.82x = 409.22 × 142.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.82x = 58,313.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,313.85/272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.74

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