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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.25, 409.87 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.25, 409.87 and 90.59 is: 135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.25 : 409.87 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.25/409.87 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.25x = 409.87 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.25x = 37,130.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,130.12/273.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.88

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