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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.73, 412.62 and 183.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.73, 412.62 and 183.97 is: 275.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.73 : 412.62 = 183.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.73/412.62 = 183.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.73x = 412.62 × 183.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.73x = 75,909.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,909.70/275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.30

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