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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.86, 414.60 and 180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.86, 414.60 and 180.28 is: 270.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.86 : 414.60 = 180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.86/414.60 = 180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.86x = 414.60 × 180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.86x = 74,744.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,744.09/275.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.95

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