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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.96, 411.87 and 183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.96, 411.87 and 183.70 is: 275.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.96 : 411.87 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.96/411.87 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.96x = 411.87 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.96x = 75,660.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,660.52/274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.17

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