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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.38, 412.42 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.38, 412.42 and 183.66 is: 276.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.38 : 412.42 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.38/412.42 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.38x = 412.42 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.38x = 75,744.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,744.14/274.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.06

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