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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.91, 409.47 and 99.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.91, 409.47 and 99.59 is: 149.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.91 : 409.47 = 99.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.91/409.47 = 99.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.91x = 409.47 × 99.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.91x = 40,776.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,776.57/272.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.42

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