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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.96, 413.91 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.96, 413.91 and 121.86 is: 182.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.96 : 413.91 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.96/413.91 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.96x = 413.91 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.96x = 50,439.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,439.07/275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.78

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