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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.25, 408.45 and 89.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.25, 408.45 and 89.64 is: 134.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.25 : 408.45 = 89.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.25/408.45 = 89.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.25x = 408.45 × 89.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.25x = 36,613.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,613.46/272.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.48

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