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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.68, 411.99 and 120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.68, 411.99 and 120.62 is: 180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.68 : 411.99 = 120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.68/411.99 = 120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.68x = 411.99 × 120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.68x = 49,692.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,692.17/274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.91

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