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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.93, 382.25 and 183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.93, 382.25 and 183.84 is: 253.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.93 : 382.25 = 183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.93/382.25 = 183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.93x = 382.25 × 183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.93x = 70,271.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,271.92/276.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.75

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