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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.38, 411.21 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.38, 411.21 and 183.66 is: 275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.38 : 411.21 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.38/411.21 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.38x = 411.21 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.38x = 75,522.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,522.83/274.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.25

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