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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.42, 412.86 and 121.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.42, 412.86 and 121.28 is: 181.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.42 : 412.86 = 121.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.42/412.86 = 121.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.42x = 412.86 × 121.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.42x = 50,071.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,071.66/275.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.80

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