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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.76, 412.14 and 120.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.76, 412.14 and 120.65 is: 180.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.76 : 412.14 = 120.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.76/412.14 = 120.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.76x = 412.14 × 120.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.76x = 49,724.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,724.69/274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.98

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