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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.24, 408.24 and 89.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.24, 408.24 and 89.60 is: 134.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.24 : 408.24 = 89.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.24/408.24 = 89.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.24x = 408.24 × 89.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.24x = 36,578.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,578.30/272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.36

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