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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276, 413.62 and 184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276, 413.62 and 184.76 is: 276.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276 : 413.62 = 184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276/413.62 = 184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276x = 413.62 × 184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276x = 76,420.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,420.43/276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.89

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