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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273, 409.46 and 90.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273, 409.46 and 90.36 is: 135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 409.46 = 90.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/409.46 = 90.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 409.46 × 90.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 36,998.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,998.81/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.53

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