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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.84, 414.87 and 184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.84, 414.87 and 184.10 is: 275.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.84 : 414.87 = 184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.84/414.87 = 184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.84x = 414.87 × 184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.84x = 76,375.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,375.49/276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.88

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