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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.51, 412.99 and 121.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.51, 412.99 and 121.41 is: 181.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.51 : 412.99 = 121.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.51/412.99 = 121.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.51x = 412.99 × 121.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.51x = 50,140.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,140.51/275.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.99

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