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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.49, 412.87 and 121.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.49, 412.87 and 121.39 is: 181.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.49 : 412.87 = 121.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.49/412.87 = 121.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.49x = 412.87 × 121.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.49x = 50,118.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,118.29/275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.92

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