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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.08, 412.12 and 183.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.08, 412.12 and 183.73 is: 275.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.08 : 412.12 = 183.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.08/412.12 = 183.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.08x = 412.12 × 183.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.08x = 75,718.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,718.81/275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.26

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