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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.25, 409.74 and 90.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.25, 409.74 and 90.64 is: 135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.25 : 409.74 = 90.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.25/409.74 = 90.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.25x = 409.74 × 90.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.25x = 37,138.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,138.83/273.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.92

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