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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.93, 412.37 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.93, 412.37 and 183.68 is: 275.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.93 : 412.37 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.93/412.37 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.93x = 412.37 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.93x = 75,744.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,744.12/274.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.50

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