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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.20, 411.27 and 182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.20, 411.27 and 182.84 is: 274.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.20 : 411.27 = 182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.20/411.27 = 182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.20x = 411.27 × 182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.20x = 75,194.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,194.55/274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.23

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