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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.19, 411.41 and 120.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.19, 411.41 and 120.15 is: 180.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.19 : 411.41 = 120.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.19/411.41 = 120.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.19x = 411.41 × 120.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.19x = 49,431.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,431.21/274.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.28

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