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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.92, 410.74 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.92, 410.74 and 183.06 is: 274.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.92 : 410.74 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.92/410.74 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.92x = 410.74 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.92x = 75,189.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,189.61/273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.50

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