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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.51, 412.72 and 183.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.51, 412.72 and 183.71 is: 275.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.51 : 412.72 = 183.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.51/412.72 = 183.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.51x = 412.72 × 183.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.51x = 75,820.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,820.79/275.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.20

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