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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.50, 413.29 and 121.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.50, 413.29 and 121.42 is: 182.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.50 : 413.29 = 121.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.50/413.29 = 121.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.50x = 413.29 × 121.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.50x = 50,183.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,183.33/275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.15

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