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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.27, 413.10 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.27, 413.10 and 184.14 is: 276.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.27 : 413.10 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.27/413.10 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.27x = 413.10 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.27x = 76,068.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,068.23/275.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.35

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