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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.36, 409.88 and 90.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.36, 409.88 and 90.71 is: 136.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.36 : 409.88 = 90.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.36/409.88 = 90.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.36x = 409.88 × 90.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.36x = 37,180.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,180.21/273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.01

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