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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.35, 409.86 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.35, 409.86 and 90.72 is: 136.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.35 : 409.86 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.35/409.86 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.35x = 409.86 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.35x = 37,182.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,182.50/273.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.03

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