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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.26, 408.43 and 89.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.26, 408.43 and 89.60 is: 134.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.26 : 408.43 = 89.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.26/408.43 = 89.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.26x = 408.43 × 89.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.26x = 36,595.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,595.33/272.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.42

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