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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.51, 410.17 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.51, 410.17 and 90.86 is: 136.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.51 : 410.17 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.51/410.17 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.51x = 410.17 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.51x = 37,268.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,268.05/273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.26

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