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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.24, 408.37 and 89.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.24, 408.37 and 89.65 is: 134.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.24 : 408.37 = 89.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.24/408.37 = 89.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.24x = 408.37 × 89.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.24x = 36,609.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,609.92/272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.48

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