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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.67, 413.03 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.67, 413.03 and 121.52 is: 182.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.67 : 413.03 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.67/413.03 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.67x = 413.03 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.67x = 50,191.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,191.41/275.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.07

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