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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.32, 409.89 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.32, 409.89 and 90.66 is: 135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.32 : 409.89 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.32/409.89 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.32x = 409.89 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.32x = 37,160.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,160.63/273.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.96

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