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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.39, 411.31 and 120.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.39, 411.31 and 120.40 is: 180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.39 : 411.31 = 120.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.39/411.31 = 120.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.39x = 411.31 × 120.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.39x = 49,521.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,521.72/274.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.48

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