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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.41, 414.42 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.41, 414.42 and 184.92 is: 277.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.41 : 414.42 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.41/414.42 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.41x = 414.42 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.41x = 76,632.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,632.30/276.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.24

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