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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.92, 412.55 and 120.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.92, 412.55 and 120.85 is: 181.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.92 : 412.55 = 120.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.92/412.55 = 120.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.92x = 412.55 × 120.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.92x = 49,856.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,856.67/274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.35

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