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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.26, 380.95 and 182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.26, 380.95 and 182.98 is: 252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.26 : 380.95 = 182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.26/380.95 = 182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.26x = 380.95 × 182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.26x = 69,704.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,704.82/276.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.31

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