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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.60, 381.54 and 183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.60, 381.54 and 183.32 is: 252.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.60 : 381.54 = 183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.60/381.54 = 183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.60x = 381.54 × 183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.60x = 69,943.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,943.91/276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.87

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