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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.82, 411.96 and 120.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.82, 411.96 and 120.86 is: 181.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.82 : 411.96 = 120.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.82/411.96 = 120.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.82x = 411.96 × 120.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.82x = 49,787.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,787.43/274.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.17

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