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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.43, 413.13 and 121.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.43, 413.13 and 121.38 is: 182.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.43 : 413.13 = 121.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.43/413.13 = 121.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.43x = 413.13 × 121.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.43x = 50,145.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,145.72/275.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.06

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