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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.20, 408.31 and 89.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.20, 408.31 and 89.61 is: 134.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.20 : 408.31 = 89.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.20/408.31 = 89.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.20x = 408.31 × 89.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.20x = 36,588.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,588.88/272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.42

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