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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.16, 409.61 and 90.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.16, 409.61 and 90.49 is: 135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.16 : 409.61 = 90.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.16/409.61 = 90.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.16x = 409.61 × 90.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.16x = 37,066.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,066.22/273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.69

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