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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.24, 412.07 and 183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.24, 412.07 and 183.75 is: 275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.24 : 412.07 = 183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.24/412.07 = 183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.24x = 412.07 × 183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.24x = 75,716.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,716.94/275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.10

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