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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.19, 408.38 and 89.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.19, 408.38 and 89.71 is: 134.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.19 : 408.38 = 89.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.19/408.38 = 89.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.19x = 408.38 × 89.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.19x = 36,635.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,635.77/272.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.60

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