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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.24, 413.55 and 184.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.24, 413.55 and 184.71 is: 276.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.24 : 413.55 = 184.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.24/413.55 = 184.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.24x = 413.55 × 184.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.24x = 76,386.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,386.82/276.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.52

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