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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 409.74 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 409.74 and 90.50 is: 135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 409.74 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/409.74 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 409.74 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 37,081.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,081.47/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.77

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