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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.47, 414.74 and 185.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.47, 414.74 and 185.14 is: 277.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.47 : 414.74 = 185.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.47/414.74 = 185.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.47x = 414.74 × 185.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.47x = 76,784.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,784.96/276.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.73

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