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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.01, 414.80 and 185.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.01, 414.80 and 185.33 is: 278.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.01 : 414.80 = 185.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.01/414.80 = 185.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.01x = 414.80 × 185.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.01x = 76,874.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,874.88/276.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.52

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