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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.22, 412.47 and 121.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.22, 412.47 and 121.19 is: 181.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.22 : 412.47 = 121.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.22/412.47 = 121.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.22x = 412.47 × 121.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.22x = 49,985.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,985.18/275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.62

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