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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.98, 414.08 and 121.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.98, 414.08 and 121.83 is: 182.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.98 : 414.08 = 121.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.98/414.08 = 121.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.98x = 414.08 × 121.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.98x = 50,447.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,447.37/275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.79

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