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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276, 380.92 and 182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276, 380.92 and 182.84 is: 252.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276 : 380.92 = 182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276/380.92 = 182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276x = 380.92 × 182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276x = 69,647.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,647.41/276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.35

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