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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.82, 412.25 and 120.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.82, 412.25 and 120.87 is: 181.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.82 : 412.25 = 120.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.82/412.25 = 120.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.82x = 412.25 × 120.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.82x = 49,828.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,828.05/274.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.31

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