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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.87, 413.93 and 121.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.87, 413.93 and 121.84 is: 182.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.87 : 413.93 = 121.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.87/413.93 = 121.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.87x = 413.93 × 121.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.87x = 50,432.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,432.50/275.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.81

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