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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.83, 413.75 and 119.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.83, 413.75 and 119.63 is: 179.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.83 : 413.75 = 119.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.83/413.75 = 119.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.83x = 413.75 × 119.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.83x = 49,498.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,498.25/275.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.45

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