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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.93, 413.54 and 121.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.93, 413.54 and 121.81 is: 182.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.93 : 413.54 = 121.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.93/413.54 = 121.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.93x = 413.54 × 121.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.93x = 50,371.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,371.66/275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.56

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