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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.64, 413.48 and 121.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.64, 413.48 and 121.49 is: 182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.64 : 413.48 = 121.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.64/413.48 = 121.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.64x = 413.48 × 121.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.64x = 50,234.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,234.11/275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.25

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