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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.09, 409.61 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.09, 409.61 and 90.48 is: 135.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.09 : 409.61 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.09/409.61 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.09x = 409.61 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.09x = 37,061.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,061.06/273.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.71

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