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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.45, 408.71 and 89.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.45, 408.71 and 89.83 is: 134.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.45 : 408.71 = 89.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.45/408.71 = 89.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.45x = 408.71 × 89.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.45x = 36,712.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,712.86/272.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.75

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