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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.44, 410.18 and 90.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.44, 410.18 and 90.83 is: 136.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.44 : 410.18 = 90.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.44/410.18 = 90.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.44x = 410.18 × 90.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.44x = 37,254.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,254.14/273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.24

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