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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.36, 381.25 and 183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.36, 381.25 and 183.14 is: 252.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.36 : 381.25 = 183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.36/381.25 = 183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.36x = 381.25 × 183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.36x = 69,822.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,822.13/276.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.65

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