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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.71, 415.20 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.71, 415.20 and 186.03 is: 279.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.71 : 415.20 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.71/415.20 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.71x = 415.20 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.71x = 77,239.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,239.66/276.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.14

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