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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.50, 411.36 and 183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.50, 411.36 and 183.30 is: 274.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.50 : 411.36 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.50/411.36 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.50x = 411.36 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.50x = 75,402.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,402.29/274.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.69

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