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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.02, 409.58 and 90.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.02, 409.58 and 90.41 is: 135.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.02 : 409.58 = 90.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.02/409.58 = 90.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.02x = 409.58 × 90.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.02x = 37,030.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,030.13/273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.63

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