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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.98, 410.92 and 79.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.98, 410.92 and 79.01 is: 118.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.98 : 410.92 = 79.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.98/410.92 = 79.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.98x = 410.92 × 79.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.98x = 32,466.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,466.79/273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.50

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