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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.02, 408.08 and 79.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.02, 408.08 and 79.63 is: 119.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.02 : 408.08 = 79.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.02/408.08 = 79.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.02x = 408.08 × 79.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.02x = 32,495.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,495.41/272.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.46

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