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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.02, 381.98 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.02, 381.98 and 183.74 is: 253.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.02 : 381.98 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.02/381.98 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.02x = 381.98 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.02x = 70,182.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,182.18/277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.35

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