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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.93, 411.71 and 183.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.93, 411.71 and 183.17 is: 275.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.93 : 411.71 = 183.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.93/411.71 = 183.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.93x = 411.71 × 183.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.93x = 75,409.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,409.95/273.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.29

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