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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.44, 408.39 and 89.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.44, 408.39 and 89.72 is: 134.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.44 : 408.39 = 89.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.44/408.39 = 89.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.44x = 408.39 × 89.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.44x = 36,640.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,640.75/272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.49

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