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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.89, 409.37 and 99.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.89, 409.37 and 99.53 is: 149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.89 : 409.37 = 99.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.89/409.37 = 99.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.89x = 409.37 × 99.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.89x = 40,744.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,744.60/272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.31

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