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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.22, 409.73 and 99.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.22, 409.73 and 99.84 is: 149.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.22 : 409.73 = 99.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.22/409.73 = 99.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.22x = 409.73 × 99.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.22x = 40,907.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,907.44/273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.72

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