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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.93, 409.33 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.93, 409.33 and 90.28 is: 135.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.93 : 409.33 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.93/409.33 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.93x = 409.33 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.93x = 36,954.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,954.31/272.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.40

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