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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.04, 407.78 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.04, 407.78 and 89.30 is: 133.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.04 : 407.78 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.04/407.78 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.04x = 407.78 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.04x = 36,414.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,414.75/272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.86

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