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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.82, 381.84 and 183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.82, 381.84 and 183.56 is: 253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.82 : 381.84 = 183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.82/381.84 = 183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.82x = 381.84 × 183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.82x = 70,090.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,090.55/276.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.20

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