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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.80, 412.21 and 79.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.80, 412.21 and 79.82 is: 119.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.80 : 412.21 = 79.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.80/412.21 = 79.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.80x = 412.21 × 79.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.80x = 32,902.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,902.19/274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.73

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