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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272, 407.90 and 89.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272, 407.90 and 89.34 is: 133.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272 : 407.90 = 89.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272/407.90 = 89.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272x = 407.90 × 89.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272x = 36,441.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,441.79/272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.98

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