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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.54, 413.41 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.54, 413.41 and 183.36 is: 275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.54 : 413.41 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.54/413.41 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.54x = 413.41 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.54x = 75,803.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,803.00/275.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.11

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