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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.28, 413.08 and 121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.28, 413.08 and 121.23 is: 181.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.28 : 413.08 = 121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.28/413.08 = 121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.28x = 413.08 × 121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.28x = 50,077.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,077.39/275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.91

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