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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.76, 381.48 and 183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.76, 381.48 and 183.32 is: 252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.76 : 381.48 = 183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.76/381.48 = 183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.76x = 381.48 × 183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.76x = 69,932.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,932.91/276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.68

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