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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.62, 415.17 and 185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.62, 415.17 and 185.18 is: 277.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.62 : 415.17 = 185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.62/415.17 = 185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.62x = 415.17 × 185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.62x = 76,881.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,881.18/276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.93

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