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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.30, 408.44 and 77.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.30, 408.44 and 77.32 is: 115.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.30 : 408.44 = 77.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.30/408.44 = 77.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.30x = 408.44 × 77.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.30x = 31,580.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,580.58/272.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.98

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