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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.05, 381.11 and 182.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.05, 381.11 and 182.94 is: 252.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.05 : 381.11 = 182.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.05/381.11 = 182.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.05x = 381.11 × 182.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.05x = 69,719.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,719.35/276.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.57

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