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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.57, 412.95 and 121.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.57, 412.95 and 121.36 is: 181.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.57 : 412.95 = 121.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.57/412.95 = 121.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.57x = 412.95 × 121.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.57x = 50,113.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,113.55/275.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.85

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