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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.77, 381.96 and 183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.77, 381.96 and 183.35 is: 253.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.77 : 381.96 = 183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.77/381.96 = 183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.77x = 381.96 × 183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.77x = 70,032.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,032.37/276.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.03

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