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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.01, 412.93 and 184.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.01, 412.93 and 184.27 is: 275.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.01 : 412.93 = 184.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.01/412.93 = 184.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.01x = 412.93 × 184.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.01x = 76,090.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,090.61/276.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.68

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