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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.24, 409.66 and 99.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.24, 409.66 and 99.83 is: 149.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.24 : 409.66 = 99.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.24/409.66 = 99.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.24x = 409.66 × 99.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.24x = 40,897.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,897.13/273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.67

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