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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.94, 407.93 and 79.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.94, 407.93 and 79.56 is: 119.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.94 : 407.93 = 79.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.94/407.93 = 79.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.94x = 407.93 × 79.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.94x = 32,454.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,454.91/271.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.35

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