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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.50, 413.26 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.50, 413.26 and 90.40 is: 135.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.50 : 413.26 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.50/413.26 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.50x = 413.26 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.50x = 37,358.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,358.70/275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.60

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