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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.85, 409.26 and 90.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.85, 409.26 and 90.21 is: 135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.85 : 409.26 = 90.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.85/409.26 = 90.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.85x = 409.26 × 90.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.85x = 36,919.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,919.34/272.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.31

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