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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.89, 413.92 and 121.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.89, 413.92 and 121.85 is: 182.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.89 : 413.92 = 121.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.89/413.92 = 121.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.89x = 413.92 × 121.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.89x = 50,437.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,437.34/275.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.82

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