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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.50, 408.65 and 89.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.50, 408.65 and 89.84 is: 134.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.50 : 408.65 = 89.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.50/408.65 = 89.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.50x = 408.65 × 89.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.50x = 36,713.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,713.12/272.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.73

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