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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.10, 412.47 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.10, 412.47 and 183.78 is: 275.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.10 : 412.47 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.10/412.47 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.10x = 412.47 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.10x = 75,803.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,803.74/275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.55

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