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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.21, 414.68 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.21, 414.68 and 185.32 is: 278.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.21 : 414.68 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.21/414.68 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.21x = 414.68 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.21x = 76,847.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,847.92/276.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.22

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