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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.18, 414.81 and 183.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.18, 414.81 and 183.91 is: 276.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.18 : 414.81 = 183.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.18/414.81 = 183.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.18x = 414.81 × 183.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.18x = 76,287.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,287.71/276.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.22

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