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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.13, 459.93 and 272.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.13, 459.93 and 272.09 is: 406.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.13 : 459.93 = 272.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.13/459.93 = 272.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.13x = 459.93 × 272.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.13x = 125,140.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,140.05/308.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.13

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