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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.08, 408.15 and 77.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.08, 408.15 and 77.09 is: 115.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.08 : 408.15 = 77.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.08/408.15 = 77.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.08x = 408.15 × 77.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.08x = 31,461.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,461.86/272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.63

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