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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.32, 411.30 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.32, 411.30 and 183.06 is: 274.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.32 : 411.30 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.32/411.30 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.32x = 411.30 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.32x = 75,292.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,292.58/274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.47

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