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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.34, 412.98 and 121.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.34, 412.98 and 121.36 is: 182.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.34 : 412.98 = 121.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.34/412.98 = 121.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.34x = 412.98 × 121.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.34x = 50,119.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,119.25/275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.03

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