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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.12, 411.70 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.12, 411.70 and 182.88 is: 274.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.12 : 411.70 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.12/411.70 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.12x = 411.70 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.12x = 75,291.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,291.70/274.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.67

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