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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.63, 409.05 and 90.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.63, 409.05 and 90.05 is: 135.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.63 : 409.05 = 90.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.63/409.05 = 90.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.63x = 409.05 × 90.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.63x = 36,832.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,832.91/272.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.10

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