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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.94, 409.46 and 90.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.94, 409.46 and 90.35 is: 135.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.94 : 409.46 = 90.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.94/409.46 = 90.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.94x = 409.46 × 90.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.94x = 36,993.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,993.75/272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.54

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