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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.84, 414.12 and 184.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.84, 414.12 and 184.94 is: 277.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.84 : 414.12 = 184.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.84/414.12 = 184.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.84x = 414.12 × 184.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.84x = 76,588.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,588.39/275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.66

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