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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.28, 408.45 and 89.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.28, 408.45 and 89.66 is: 134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.28 : 408.45 = 89.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.28/408.45 = 89.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.28x = 408.45 × 89.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.28x = 36,621.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,621.63/272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.50

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