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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.94, 409.44 and 99.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.94, 409.44 and 99.60 is: 149.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.94 : 409.44 = 99.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.94/409.44 = 99.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.94x = 409.44 × 99.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.94x = 40,780.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,780.22/272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.41

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