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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.50, 413.91 and 184.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.50, 413.91 and 184.46 is: 276.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.50 : 413.91 = 184.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.50/413.91 = 184.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.50x = 413.91 × 184.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.50x = 76,349.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,349.84/276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.13

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