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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.43, 412.78 and 121.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.43, 412.78 and 121.31 is: 181.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.43 : 412.78 = 121.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.43/412.78 = 121.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.43x = 412.78 × 121.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.43x = 50,074.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,074.34/275.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.80

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