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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.28, 412.23 and 183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.28, 412.23 and 183.72 is: 275.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.28 : 412.23 = 183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.28/412.23 = 183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.28x = 412.23 × 183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.28x = 75,734.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,734.90/275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.12

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