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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.56, 381.77 and 183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.56, 381.77 and 183.35 is: 253.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.56 : 381.77 = 183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.56/381.77 = 183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.56x = 381.77 × 183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.56x = 69,994.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,994.70/276.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.10

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