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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.72, 415.44 and 185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.72, 415.44 and 185.82 is: 278.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.72 : 415.44 = 185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.72/415.44 = 185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.72x = 415.44 × 185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.72x = 77,196.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,196.13/276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.97

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