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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.73, 381.77 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.73, 381.77 and 182.18 is: 251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.73 : 381.77 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.73/381.77 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.73x = 381.77 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.73x = 69,548.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,548.04/276.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.32

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