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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.44, 413.14 and 184.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.44, 413.14 and 184.30 is: 276.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.44 : 413.14 = 184.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.44/413.14 = 184.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.44x = 413.14 × 184.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.44x = 76,141.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,141.70/275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.44

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