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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.88, 409.33 and 90.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.88, 409.33 and 90.26 is: 135.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.88 : 409.33 = 90.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.88/409.33 = 90.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.88x = 409.33 × 90.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.88x = 36,946.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,946.13/272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.39

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