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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.94, 414.56 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.94, 414.56 and 184.48 is: 276.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.94 : 414.56 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.94/414.56 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.94x = 414.56 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.94x = 76,478.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,478.72/276.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.16

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