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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.95, 409.38 and 90.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.95, 409.38 and 90.35 is: 135.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.95 : 409.38 = 90.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.95/409.38 = 90.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.95x = 409.38 × 90.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.95x = 36,987.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,987.48/272.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.51

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