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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.27, 381.27 and 182.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.27, 381.27 and 182.85 is: 252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.27 : 381.27 = 182.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.27/381.27 = 182.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.27x = 381.27 × 182.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.27x = 69,714.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,714.76/276.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.34

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