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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.46, 408.56 and 89.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.46, 408.56 and 89.80 is: 134.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.46 : 408.56 = 89.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.46/408.56 = 89.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.46x = 408.56 × 89.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.46x = 36,688.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,688.69/272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.66

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