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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.44, 408.62 and 89.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.44, 408.62 and 89.84 is: 134.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.44 : 408.62 = 89.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.44/408.62 = 89.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.44x = 408.62 × 89.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.44x = 36,710.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,710.42/272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.75

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