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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.55, 413.49 and 121.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.55, 413.49 and 121.47 is: 182.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.55 : 413.49 = 121.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.55/413.49 = 121.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.55x = 413.49 × 121.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.55x = 50,226.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,226.63/275.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.28

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