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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.94, 409.59 and 149.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.94, 409.59 and 149.59 is: 224.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.94 : 409.59 = 149.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.94/409.59 = 149.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.94x = 409.59 × 149.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.94x = 61,270.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,270.57/272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.48

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