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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.40, 412.02 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.40, 412.02 and 184.14 is: 275.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.40 : 412.02 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.40/412.02 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.40x = 412.02 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.40x = 75,869.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,869.36/275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.49

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