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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.90, 413.80 and 80.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.90, 413.80 and 80.86 is: 121.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.90 : 413.80 = 80.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.90/413.80 = 80.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.90x = 413.80 × 80.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.90x = 33,460.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,460.07/275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.27

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