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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.80, 411.84 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.80, 411.84 and 183.36 is: 274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.80 : 411.84 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.80/411.84 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.80x = 411.84 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.80x = 75,514.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,514.98/274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.80

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