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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.51, 414.78 and 185.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.51, 414.78 and 185.39 is: 278.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.51 : 414.78 = 185.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.51/414.78 = 185.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.51x = 414.78 × 185.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.51x = 76,894.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,894.85/276.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.09

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