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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.32, 414.30 and 185.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.32, 414.30 and 185.08 is: 277.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.32 : 414.30 = 185.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.32/414.30 = 185.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.32x = 414.30 × 185.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.32x = 76,678.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,678.64/276.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.50

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