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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.68, 411.48 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.68, 411.48 and 183.12 is: 274.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.68 : 411.48 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.68/411.48 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.68x = 411.48 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.68x = 75,350.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,350.22/274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.32

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