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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.77, 409.15 and 90.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.77, 409.15 and 90.19 is: 135.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.77 : 409.15 = 90.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.77/409.15 = 90.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.77x = 409.15 × 90.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.77x = 36,900.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,900.71/272.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.28

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