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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.89, 409.34 and 99.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.89, 409.34 and 99.56 is: 149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.89 : 409.34 = 99.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.89/409.34 = 99.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.89x = 409.34 × 99.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.89x = 40,753.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,753.89/272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.34

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