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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.62, 409 and 80.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.62, 409 and 80.26 is: 120.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.62 : 409 = 80.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.62/409 = 80.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.62x = 409 × 80.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.62x = 32,826.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,826.34/272.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.41

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