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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.25, 412.89 and 121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.25, 412.89 and 121.23 is: 181.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.25 : 412.89 = 121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.25/412.89 = 121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.25x = 412.89 × 121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.25x = 50,054.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,054.65/275.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.85

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