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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.65, 411.57 and 183.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.65, 411.57 and 183.03 is: 274.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.65 : 411.57 = 183.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.65/411.57 = 183.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.65x = 411.57 × 183.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.65x = 75,329.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,329.66/274.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.28

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