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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.48, 413.10 and 121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.48, 413.10 and 121.40 is: 182.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.48 : 413.10 = 121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.48/413.10 = 121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.48x = 413.10 × 121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.48x = 50,150.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,150.34/275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.05

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