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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.64, 408.81 and 90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.64, 408.81 and 90 is: 134.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.64 : 408.81 = 90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.64/408.81 = 90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.64x = 408.81 × 90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.64x = 36,792.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,792.90/272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.95

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