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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.18, 411.96 and 183.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.18, 411.96 and 183.65 is: 274.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.18 : 411.96 = 183.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.18/411.96 = 183.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.18x = 411.96 × 183.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.18x = 75,656.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,656.45/275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.93

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