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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.22, 409.80 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.22, 409.80 and 90.65 is: 135.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.22 : 409.80 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.22/409.80 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.22x = 409.80 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.22x = 37,148.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,148.37/273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.97

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