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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.02, 382.08 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.02, 382.08 and 183.60 is: 253.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.02 : 382.08 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.02/382.08 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.02x = 382.08 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.02x = 70,149.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,149.89/277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.23

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