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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.75, 413.56 and 80.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.75, 413.56 and 80.80 is: 121.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.75 : 413.56 = 80.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.75/413.56 = 80.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.75x = 413.56 × 80.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.75x = 33,414.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,414.26/275.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.17

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