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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.53, 410.03 and 90.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.53, 410.03 and 90.79 is: 136.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.53 : 410.03 = 90.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.53/410.03 = 90.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.53x = 410.03 × 90.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.53x = 37,226.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,226.96/273.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.10

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