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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.37, 381.54 and 183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.37, 381.54 and 183.27 is: 253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.37 : 381.54 = 183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.37/381.54 = 183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.37x = 381.54 × 183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.37x = 69,924.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,924.84/276.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.01

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