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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.91, 409.23 and 99.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.91, 409.23 and 99.57 is: 149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.91 : 409.23 = 99.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.91/409.23 = 99.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.91x = 409.23 × 99.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.91x = 40,744.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,744.98/272.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.30

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