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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.60, 381.45 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.60, 381.45 and 183.25 is: 252.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.60 : 381.45 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.60/381.45 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.60x = 381.45 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.60x = 69,900.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,900.71/276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.71

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