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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.68, 415.12 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.68, 415.12 and 185.76 is: 278.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.68 : 415.12 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.68/415.12 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.68x = 415.12 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.68x = 77,112.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,112.69/276.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.71

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