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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.04, 382.44 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.04, 382.44 and 183.80 is: 253.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.04 : 382.44 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.04/382.44 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.04x = 382.44 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.04x = 70,292.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,292.47/277.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.73

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