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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.47, 381.57 and 183.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.47, 381.57 and 183.23 is: 252.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.47 : 381.57 = 183.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.47/381.57 = 183.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.47x = 381.57 × 183.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.47x = 69,915.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,915.07/276.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.88

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