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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.73, 382.04 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.73, 382.04 and 183.60 is: 253.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.73 : 382.04 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.73/382.04 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.73x = 382.04 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.73x = 70,141.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,141.94/276.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.47

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