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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.32, 412.80 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.32, 412.80 and 184.06 is: 275.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.32 : 412.80 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.32/412.80 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.32x = 412.80 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.32x = 75,979.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,979.97/275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.97

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