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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.38, 410.19 and 90.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.38, 410.19 and 90.80 is: 136.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.38 : 410.19 = 90.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.38/410.19 = 90.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.38x = 410.19 × 90.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.38x = 37,245.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,245.25/273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.24

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