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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.36, 409.98 and 90.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.36, 409.98 and 90.75 is: 136.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.36 : 409.98 = 90.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.36/409.98 = 90.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.36x = 409.98 × 90.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.36x = 37,205.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,205.69/273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.11

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