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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.90, 412.41 and 79.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.90, 412.41 and 79.89 is: 119.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.90 : 412.41 = 79.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.90/412.41 = 79.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.90x = 412.41 × 79.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.90x = 32,947.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,947.43/274.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.85

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