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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.18, 414.90 and 184.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.18, 414.90 and 184.45 is: 276.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.18 : 414.90 = 184.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.18/414.90 = 184.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.18x = 414.90 × 184.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.18x = 76,526.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,526.94/277.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.09

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