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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.86, 413.96 and 121.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.86, 413.96 and 121.79 is: 182.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.86 : 413.96 = 121.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.86/413.96 = 121.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.86x = 413.96 × 121.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.86x = 50,416.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,416.19/275.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.76

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