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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.19, 408.14 and 89.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.19, 408.14 and 89.57 is: 134.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.19 : 408.14 = 89.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.19/408.14 = 89.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.19x = 408.14 × 89.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.19x = 36,558.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,558.01/272.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.31

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