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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.08, 411.92 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.08, 411.92 and 183.64 is: 274.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.08 : 411.92 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.08/411.92 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.08x = 411.92 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.08x = 75,644.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,644.99/275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.99

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