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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.37, 408.41 and 89.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.37, 408.41 and 89.64 is: 134.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.37 : 408.41 = 89.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.37/408.41 = 89.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.37x = 408.41 × 89.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.37x = 36,611.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,611.12/272.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.42

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