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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.09, 413.40 and 184.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.09, 413.40 and 184.21 is: 275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.09 : 413.40 = 184.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.09/413.40 = 184.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.09x = 413.40 × 184.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.09x = 76,152.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,152.41/276.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.82

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