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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.84, 409.26 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.84, 409.26 and 144.50 is: 216.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.84 : 409.26 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.84/409.26 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.84x = 409.26 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.84x = 59,138.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,138.07/272.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.75

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