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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.68, 413 and 184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.68, 413 and 184.10 is: 275.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.68 : 413 = 184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.68/413 = 184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.68x = 413 × 184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.68x = 76,033.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,033.30/275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.80

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