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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.84, 407.77 and 79.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.84, 407.77 and 79.47 is: 119.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.84 : 407.77 = 79.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.84/407.77 = 79.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.84x = 407.77 × 79.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.84x = 32,405.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,405.48/271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.21

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