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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.65, 408.98 and 80.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.65, 408.98 and 80.28 is: 120.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.65 : 408.98 = 80.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.65/408.98 = 80.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.65x = 408.98 × 80.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.65x = 32,832.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,832.91/272.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.42

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