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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.30, 409.79 and 90.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.30, 409.79 and 90.64 is: 135.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.30 : 409.79 = 90.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.30/409.79 = 90.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.30x = 409.79 × 90.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.30x = 37,144.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,144.10/273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.91

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