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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.63, 413.08 and 184.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.63, 413.08 and 184.91 is: 277.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.63 : 413.08 = 184.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.63/413.08 = 184.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.63x = 413.08 × 184.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.63x = 76,380.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,380.10/275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.12

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