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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.47, 411.77 and 79.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.47, 411.77 and 79.47 is: 119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.47 : 411.77 = 79.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.47/411.77 = 79.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.47x = 411.77 × 79.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.47x = 32,723.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,723.36/274.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.22

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