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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.53, 414.97 and 185.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.53, 414.97 and 185.41 is: 278.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.53 : 414.97 = 185.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.53/414.97 = 185.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.53x = 414.97 × 185.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.53x = 76,938.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,938.35/276.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.23

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