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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.22, 412.15 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.22, 412.15 and 183.64 is: 275.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.22 : 412.15 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.22/412.15 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.22x = 412.15 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.22x = 75,687.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,687.23/275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.01

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