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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.27, 408.39 and 77.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.27, 408.39 and 77.26 is: 115.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.27 : 408.39 = 77.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.27/408.39 = 77.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.27x = 408.39 × 77.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.27x = 31,552.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,552.21/272.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.89

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