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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.04, 411.08 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.04, 411.08 and 119.94 is: 179.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.04 : 411.08 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.04/411.08 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.04x = 411.08 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.04x = 49,304.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,304.34/274.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.92

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