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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.74, 411.36 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.74, 411.36 and 183.12 is: 274.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.74 : 411.36 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.74/411.36 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.74x = 411.36 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.74x = 75,328.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,328.24/274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.18

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