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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.34, 408.47 and 89.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.34, 408.47 and 89.74 is: 134.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.34 : 408.47 = 89.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.34/408.47 = 89.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.34x = 408.47 × 89.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.34x = 36,653.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,653.86/272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.59

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