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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273, 409.56 and 90.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273, 409.56 and 90.53 is: 135.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 409.56 = 90.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/409.56 = 90.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 409.56 × 90.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 37,075.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,075.42/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.81

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