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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.42, 410.19 and 90.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.42, 410.19 and 90.87 is: 136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.42 : 410.19 = 90.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.42/410.19 = 90.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.42x = 410.19 × 90.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.42x = 37,273.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,273.97/273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.32

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