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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.04, 412.33 and 183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.04, 412.33 and 183.46 is: 275.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.04 : 412.33 = 183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.04/412.33 = 183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.04x = 412.33 × 183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.04x = 75,644.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,644.57/275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.03

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