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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.93, 409.27 and 99.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.93, 409.27 and 99.53 is: 149.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.93 : 409.27 = 99.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.93/409.27 = 99.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.93x = 409.27 × 99.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.93x = 40,736.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,736.37/272.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.26

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