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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.71, 410.28 and 90.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.71, 410.28 and 90.98 is: 136.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.71 : 410.28 = 90.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.71/410.28 = 90.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.71x = 410.28 × 90.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.71x = 37,325.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,325.22/273.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.37

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