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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.02, 412.22 and 183.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.02, 412.22 and 183.59 is: 275.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.02 : 412.22 = 183.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.02/412.22 = 183.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.02x = 412.22 × 183.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.02x = 75,679.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,679.41/275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.18

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