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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.42, 412.80 and 121.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.42, 412.80 and 121.22 is: 181.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.42 : 412.80 = 121.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.42/412.80 = 121.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.42x = 412.80 × 121.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.42x = 50,039.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,039.62/275.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.68

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