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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.61, 412.62 and 184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.61, 412.62 and 184.13 is: 275.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.61 : 412.62 = 184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.61/412.62 = 184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.61x = 412.62 × 184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.61x = 75,973.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,973.66/275.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.66

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