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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.47, 408.68 and 89.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.47, 408.68 and 89.98 is: 134.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.47 : 408.68 = 89.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.47/408.68 = 89.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.47x = 408.68 × 89.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.47x = 36,773.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,773.03/272.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.96

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