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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.97, 409.50 and 99.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.97, 409.50 and 99.66 is: 149.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.97 : 409.50 = 99.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.97/409.50 = 99.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.97x = 409.50 × 99.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.97x = 40,810.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,810.77/272.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.51

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