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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.91, 412.52 and 120.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.91, 412.52 and 120.86 is: 181.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.91 : 412.52 = 120.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.91/412.52 = 120.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.91x = 412.52 × 120.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.91x = 49,854.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,854.50/274.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.35

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