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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.08, 412.20 and 120.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.08, 412.20 and 120.86 is: 181.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.08 : 412.20 = 120.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.08/412.20 = 120.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.08x = 412.20 × 120.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.08x = 49,818.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,818.49/275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.11

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