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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.85, 413.70 and 80.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.85, 413.70 and 80.85 is: 121.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.85 : 413.70 = 80.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.85/413.70 = 80.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.85x = 413.70 × 80.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.85x = 33,447.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,447.84/275.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.26

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