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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.01, 382.24 and 183.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.01, 382.24 and 183.61 is: 253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.01 : 382.24 = 183.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.01/382.24 = 183.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.01x = 382.24 × 183.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.01x = 70,182.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,182.17/277.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.36

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