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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.12, 413.10 and 184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.12, 413.10 and 184.04 is: 275.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.12 : 413.10 = 184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.12/413.10 = 184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.12x = 413.10 × 184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.12x = 76,026.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,026.92/276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.34

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