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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.99, 409.49 and 142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.99, 409.49 and 142.80 is: 214.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.99 : 409.49 = 142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.99/409.49 = 142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.99x = 409.49 × 142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.99x = 58,475.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,475.17/272.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.20

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