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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.41, 412.91 and 121.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.41, 412.91 and 121.31 is: 181.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.41 : 412.91 = 121.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.41/412.91 = 121.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.41x = 412.91 × 121.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.41x = 50,090.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,090.11/275.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.87

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