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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.62, 381.90 and 183.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.62, 381.90 and 183.49 is: 253.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.62 : 381.90 = 183.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.62/381.90 = 183.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.62x = 381.90 × 183.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.62x = 70,074.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,074.63/276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.32

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