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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.05, 411.13 and 119.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.05, 411.13 and 119.95 is: 179.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.05 : 411.13 = 119.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.05/411.13 = 119.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.05x = 411.13 × 119.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.05x = 49,314.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,314.17/274.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.95

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