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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.35, 381.41 and 183.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.35, 381.41 and 183.09 is: 252.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.35 : 381.41 = 183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.35/381.41 = 183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.35x = 381.41 × 183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.35x = 69,831.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,831.44/276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.70

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