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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.80, 408.93 and 90.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.80, 408.93 and 90.07 is: 135.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.80 : 408.93 = 90.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.80/408.93 = 90.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.80x = 408.93 × 90.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.80x = 36,832.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,832.33/272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.02

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