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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.95, 382.03 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.95, 382.03 and 183.66 is: 253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.95 : 382.03 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.95/382.03 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.95x = 382.03 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.95x = 70,160.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,160.80/276.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.33

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