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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.03, 411.11 and 79.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.03, 411.11 and 79.03 is: 118.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.03 : 411.11 = 79.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.03/411.11 = 79.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.03x = 411.11 × 79.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.03x = 32,490.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,490.02/274.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.56

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