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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.50, 413.99 and 185.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.50, 413.99 and 185.07 is: 277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.50 : 413.99 = 185.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.50/413.99 = 185.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.50x = 413.99 × 185.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.50x = 76,617.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,617.13/276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.10

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