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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.78, 409.26 and 80.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.78, 409.26 and 80.41 is: 120.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.78 : 409.26 = 80.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.78/409.26 = 80.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.78x = 409.26 × 80.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.78x = 32,906.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,906.15/272.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.63

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