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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.40, 410.14 and 90.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.40, 410.14 and 90.81 is: 136.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.40 : 410.14 = 90.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.40/410.14 = 90.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.40x = 410.14 × 90.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.40x = 37,244.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,244.81/273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.23

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