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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.12, 412.92 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.12, 412.92 and 183.68 is: 275.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.12 : 412.92 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.12/412.92 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.12x = 412.92 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.12x = 75,845.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,845.15/275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.68

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