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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.90, 412.28 and 79.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.90, 412.28 and 79.86 is: 119.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.90 : 412.28 = 79.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.90/412.28 = 79.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.90x = 412.28 × 79.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.90x = 32,923.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,923.85/274.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.77

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