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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.73, 413.19 and 182.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.73, 413.19 and 182.99 is: 274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.73 : 413.19 = 182.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.73/413.19 = 182.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.73x = 413.19 × 182.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.73x = 75,607.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,607.57/275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.21

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