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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.18, 413.31 and 182.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.18, 413.31 and 182.91 is: 274.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.18 : 413.31 = 182.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.18/413.31 = 182.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.18x = 413.31 × 182.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.18x = 75,598.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,598.53/275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.73

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