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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.22, 418.83 and 182.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.22, 418.83 and 182.74 is: 274.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.22 : 418.83 = 182.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.22/418.83 = 182.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.22x = 418.83 × 182.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.22x = 76,536.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,536.99/279.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.11

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