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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.78, 412.98 and 184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.78, 412.98 and 184.22 is: 275.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.78 : 412.98 = 184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.78/412.98 = 184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.78x = 412.98 × 184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.78x = 76,079.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,079.18/275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.87

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