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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.92, 409.33 and 80.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.92, 409.33 and 80.50 is: 120.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.92 : 409.33 = 80.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.92/409.33 = 80.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.92x = 409.33 × 80.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.92x = 32,951.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,951.07/272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.74

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