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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.93, 413.87 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.93, 413.87 and 184.68 is: 277.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.93 : 413.87 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.93/413.87 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.93x = 413.87 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.93x = 76,433.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,433.51/275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.00

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