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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.52, 381.04 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.52, 381.04 and 183.16 is: 252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.52 : 381.04 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.52/381.04 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.52x = 381.04 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.52x = 69,791.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,791.29/276.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.39

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