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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.55, 410.17 and 90.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.55, 410.17 and 90.89 is: 136.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.55 : 410.17 = 90.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.55/410.17 = 90.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.55x = 410.17 × 90.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.55x = 37,280.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,280.35/273.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.28

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