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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.86, 382.02 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.86, 382.02 and 183.78 is: 253.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.86 : 382.02 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.86/382.02 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.86x = 382.02 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.86x = 70,207.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,207.64/276.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.59

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