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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.34, 408.37 and 89.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.34, 408.37 and 89.68 is: 134.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.34 : 408.37 = 89.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.34/408.37 = 89.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.34x = 408.37 × 89.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.34x = 36,622.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,622.62/272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.47

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