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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.20, 409.83 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.20, 409.83 and 90.56 is: 135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.20 : 409.83 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.20/409.83 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.20x = 409.83 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.20x = 37,114.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,114.20/273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.85

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