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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.11, 411.33 and 120.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.11, 411.33 and 120.01 is: 180.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.11 : 411.33 = 120.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.11/411.33 = 120.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.11x = 411.33 × 120.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.11x = 49,363.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,363.71/274.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.09

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