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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.90, 382.14 and 183.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.90, 382.14 and 183.49 is: 253.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.90 : 382.14 = 183.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.90/382.14 = 183.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.90x = 382.14 × 183.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.90x = 70,118.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,118.87/276.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.23

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