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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.60, 413.40 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.60, 413.40 and 121.44 is: 182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.60 : 413.40 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.60/413.40 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.60x = 413.40 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.60x = 50,203.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,203.30/275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.16

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