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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.39, 412.17 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.39, 412.17 and 184.06 is: 275.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.39 : 412.17 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.39/412.17 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.39x = 412.17 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.39x = 75,864.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,864.01/275.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.48

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