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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.85, 413.64 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.85, 413.64 and 121.86 is: 182.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.85 : 413.64 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.85/413.64 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.85x = 413.64 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.85x = 50,406.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,406.17/275.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.73

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