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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.84, 415.06 and 185.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.84, 415.06 and 185.26 is: 277.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.84 : 415.06 = 185.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.84/415.06 = 185.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.84x = 415.06 × 185.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.84x = 76,894.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,894.02/276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.76

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