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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.80, 409.14 and 80.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.80, 409.14 and 80.38 is: 120.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.80 : 409.14 = 80.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.80/409.14 = 80.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.80x = 409.14 × 80.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.80x = 32,886.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,886.67/272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.55

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