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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.83, 381.89 and 177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.83, 381.89 and 177.19 is: 244.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.83 : 381.89 = 177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.83/381.89 = 177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.83x = 381.89 × 177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.83x = 67,667.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,667.34/276.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.44

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