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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.82, 409.25 and 77.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.82, 409.25 and 77.84 is: 116.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.82 : 409.25 = 77.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.82/409.25 = 77.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.82x = 409.25 × 77.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.82x = 31,856.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,856.02/272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.77

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