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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.64, 409.02 and 80.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.64, 409.02 and 80.25 is: 120.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.64 : 409.02 = 80.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.64/409.02 = 80.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.64x = 409.02 × 80.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.64x = 32,823.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,823.86/272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.39

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