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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.20, 412.77 and 183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.20, 412.77 and 183.84 is: 275.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.20 : 412.77 = 183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.20/412.77 = 183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.20x = 412.77 × 183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.20x = 75,883.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,883.64/275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.74

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