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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.14, 412.69 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.14, 412.69 and 184.40 is: 276.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.14 : 412.69 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.14/412.69 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.14x = 412.69 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.14x = 76,100.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,100.04/275.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.59

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