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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.09, 381.05 and 182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.09, 381.05 and 182.84 is: 252.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.09 : 381.05 = 182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.09/381.05 = 182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.09x = 381.05 × 182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.09x = 69,669.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,669.73/276.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.35

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