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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.75, 409.15 and 90.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.75, 409.15 and 90.15 is: 135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.75 : 409.15 = 90.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.75/409.15 = 90.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.75x = 409.15 × 90.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.75x = 36,883.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,883.45/272.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.23

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