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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.10, 411.11 and 79.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.10, 411.11 and 79.13 is: 118.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.10 : 411.11 = 79.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.10/411.11 = 79.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.10x = 411.11 × 79.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.10x = 32,531.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,531.77/274.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.68

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