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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.70, 408.99 and 90.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.70, 408.99 and 90.21 is: 135.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.70 : 408.99 = 90.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.70/408.99 = 90.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.70x = 408.99 × 90.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.70x = 36,894.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,894.99/272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.30

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