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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.46, 410.21 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.46, 410.21 and 90.88 is: 136.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.46 : 410.21 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.46/410.21 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.46x = 410.21 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.46x = 37,279.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,279.88/273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.33

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