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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.01, 380.86 and 182.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.01, 380.86 and 182.61 is: 251.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.01 : 380.86 = 182.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.01/380.86 = 182.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.01x = 380.86 × 182.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.01x = 69,548.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,548.39/276.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.98

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