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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.84, 381.76 and 183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.84, 381.76 and 183.47 is: 253.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.84 : 381.76 = 183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.84/381.76 = 183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.84x = 381.76 × 183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.84x = 70,039.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,039.14/276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.00

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