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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.23, 415.44 and 184.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.23, 415.44 and 184.49 is: 276.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.23 : 415.44 = 184.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.23/415.44 = 184.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.23x = 415.44 × 184.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.23x = 76,642.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,642.45/277.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.46

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