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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.33, 409.84 and 90.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.33, 409.84 and 90.62 is: 135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.33 : 409.84 = 90.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.33/409.84 = 90.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.33x = 409.84 × 90.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.33x = 37,141.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,141.78/273.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.89

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