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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.75, 411.23 and 182.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.75, 411.23 and 182.23 is: 272.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.75 : 411.23 = 182.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.75/411.23 = 182.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.75x = 411.23 × 182.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.75x = 74,938.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,938.44/274.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.75

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