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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.12, 411.60 and 183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.12, 411.60 and 183.04 is: 273.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.12 : 411.60 = 183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.12/411.60 = 183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.12x = 411.60 × 183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.12x = 75,339.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,339.26/275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.84

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