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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.99, 409.71 and 149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.99, 409.71 and 149.62 is: 224.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.99 : 409.71 = 149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.99/409.71 = 149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.99x = 409.71 × 149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.99x = 61,300.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,300.81/272.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.55

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