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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.83, 409.35 and 90.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.83, 409.35 and 90.22 is: 135.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.83 : 409.35 = 90.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.83/409.35 = 90.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.83x = 409.35 × 90.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.83x = 36,931.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,931.56/272.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.36

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