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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.30, 411.75 and 183.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.30, 411.75 and 183.19 is: 274.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.30 : 411.75 = 183.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.30/411.75 = 183.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.30x = 411.75 × 183.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.30x = 75,428.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,428.48/274.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.99

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