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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.24, 411.30 and 79.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.24, 411.30 and 79.25 is: 118.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.24 : 411.30 = 79.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.24/411.30 = 79.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.24x = 411.30 × 79.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.24x = 32,597.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,597.16/274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.87

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