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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.59, 410.12 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.59, 410.12 and 90.86 is: 136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.59 : 410.12 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.59/410.12 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.59x = 410.12 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.59x = 37,261.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,261.00/273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.20

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