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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.18, 412.75 and 183.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.18, 412.75 and 183.93 is: 275.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.18 : 412.75 = 183.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.18/412.75 = 183.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.18x = 412.75 × 183.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.18x = 75,916.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,916.19/275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.88

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