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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.44, 410.70 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.44, 410.70 and 183 is: 273.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.44 : 410.70 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.44/410.70 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.44x = 410.70 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.44x = 75,158.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,158.10/274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.86

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