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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.03, 411.12 and 119.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.03, 411.12 and 119.97 is: 179.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.03 : 411.12 = 119.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.03/411.12 = 119.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.03x = 411.12 × 119.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.03x = 49,322.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,322.07/274.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.99

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