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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276, 380.96 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276, 380.96 and 184 is: 253.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276 : 380.96 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276/380.96 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276x = 380.96 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276x = 70,096.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,096.64/276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.97

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