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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.73, 409.00 and 90.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.73, 409.00 and 90.08 is: 135.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.73 : 409.00 = 90.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.73/409.00 = 90.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.73x = 409.00 × 90.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.73x = 36,841.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,841.98/272.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.09

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