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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.49, 413.35 and 121.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.49, 413.35 and 121.41 is: 182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.49 : 413.35 = 121.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.49/413.35 = 121.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.49x = 413.35 × 121.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.49x = 50,184.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,184.52/275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.16

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