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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.07, 408.17 and 89.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.07, 408.17 and 89.47 is: 134.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.07 : 408.17 = 89.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.07/408.17 = 89.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.07x = 408.17 × 89.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.07x = 36,518.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,518.97/272.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.23

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