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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.34, 412.59 and 184.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.34, 412.59 and 184.02 is: 275.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.34 : 412.59 = 184.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.34/412.59 = 184.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.34x = 412.59 × 184.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.34x = 75,924.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,924.81/275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.75

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