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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.04, 381.08 and 182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.04, 381.08 and 182.86 is: 252.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.04 : 381.08 = 182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.04/381.08 = 182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.04x = 381.08 × 182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.04x = 69,684.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,684.29/276.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.44

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