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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.91, 412.37 and 120.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.91, 412.37 and 120.74 is: 181.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.91 : 412.37 = 120.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.91/412.37 = 120.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.91x = 412.37 × 120.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.91x = 49,790.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,790.89/274.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.12

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