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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.66, 408.95 and 80.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.66, 408.95 and 80.26 is: 120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.66 : 408.95 = 80.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.66/408.95 = 80.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.66x = 408.95 × 80.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.66x = 32,822.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,822.33/272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.38

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