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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.49, 410.31 and 90.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.49, 410.31 and 90.91 is: 136.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.49 : 410.31 = 90.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.49/410.31 = 90.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.49x = 410.31 × 90.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.49x = 37,301.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,301.28/273.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.39

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