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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.05, 411.21 and 119.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.05, 411.21 and 119.97 is: 180.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.05 : 411.21 = 119.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.05/411.21 = 119.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.05x = 411.21 × 119.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.05x = 49,330.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,330.81/274.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.01

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