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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.10, 413.10 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.10, 413.10 and 184.20 is: 276.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.10 : 413.10 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.10/413.10 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.10x = 413.10 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.10x = 76,093.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,093.02/275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.60

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