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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.83, 413.87 and 121.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.83, 413.87 and 121.97 is: 183.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.83 : 413.87 = 121.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.83/413.87 = 121.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.83x = 413.87 × 121.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.83x = 50,479.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,479.72/275.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.01

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