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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.59, 413.49 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.59, 413.49 and 121.50 is: 182.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.59 : 413.49 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.59/413.49 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.59x = 413.49 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.59x = 50,238.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,238.81/275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.29

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