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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.68, 412.98 and 184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.68, 412.98 and 184.12 is: 275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.68 : 412.98 = 184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.68/412.98 = 184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.68x = 412.98 × 184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.68x = 76,037.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,037.88/275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.82

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