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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 409.68 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 409.68 and 90.42 is: 135.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 409.68 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/409.68 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 409.68 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 37,043.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,043.27/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.63

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