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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.70, 413.94 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.70, 413.94 and 184.56 is: 277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.70 : 413.94 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.70/413.94 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.70x = 413.94 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.70x = 76,396.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,396.77/275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.10

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