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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.75, 603.66 and 183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.75, 603.66 and 183.15 is: 274.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.75 : 603.66 = 183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.75/603.66 = 183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.75x = 603.66 × 183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.75x = 110,560.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,560.33/402.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.51

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