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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.23, 413.37 and 184.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.23, 413.37 and 184.47 is: 276.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.23 : 413.37 = 184.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.23/413.37 = 184.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.23x = 413.37 × 184.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.23x = 76,254.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,254.36/276.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.06

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