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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.84, 409.21 and 77.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.84, 409.21 and 77.81 is: 116.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.84 : 409.21 = 77.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.84/409.21 = 77.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.84x = 409.21 × 77.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.84x = 31,838.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,838.39/272.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.69

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