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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.98, 414.14 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.98, 414.14 and 121.92 is: 182.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.98 : 414.14 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.98/414.14 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.98x = 414.14 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.98x = 50,491.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,491.95/275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.96

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