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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.62, 410.43 and 90.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.62, 410.43 and 90.98 is: 136.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.62 : 410.43 = 90.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.62/410.43 = 90.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.62x = 410.43 × 90.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.62x = 37,340.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,340.92/273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.47

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