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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.61, 411.86 and 79.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.61, 411.86 and 79.64 is: 119.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.61 : 411.86 = 79.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.61/411.86 = 79.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.61x = 411.86 × 79.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.61x = 32,798.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,798.07/274.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.44

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