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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.99, 409.38 and 99.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.99, 409.38 and 99.63 is: 149.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.99 : 409.38 = 99.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.99/409.38 = 99.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.99x = 409.38 × 99.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.99x = 40,786.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,786.53/272.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.41

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