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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.86, 412.93 and 183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.86, 412.93 and 183.35 is: 274.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.86 : 412.93 = 183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.86/412.93 = 183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.86x = 412.93 × 183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.86x = 75,711.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,711.98/275.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.46

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