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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.85, 414.05 and 183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.85, 414.05 and 183.51 is: 275.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.85 : 414.05 = 183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.85/414.05 = 183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.85x = 414.05 × 183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.85x = 75,981.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,981.40/275.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.44

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