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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.13, 412.42 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.13, 412.42 and 120.93 is: 181.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.13 : 412.42 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.13/412.42 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.13x = 412.42 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.13x = 49,873.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,873.95/275.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.27

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