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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.10, 411.96 and 183.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.10, 411.96 and 183.53 is: 274.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.10 : 411.96 = 183.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.10/411.96 = 183.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.10x = 411.96 × 183.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.10x = 75,604.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,604.96/275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.83

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