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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.28, 408.36 and 79.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.28, 408.36 and 79.86 is: 119.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.28 : 408.36 = 79.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.28/408.36 = 79.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.28x = 408.36 × 79.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.28x = 32,611.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,611.63/272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.77

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