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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.94, 412.92 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.94, 412.92 and 184.50 is: 276.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.94 : 412.92 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.94/412.92 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.94x = 412.92 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.94x = 76,183.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,183.74/275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.09

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