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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.04, 382.46 and 183.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.04, 382.46 and 183.86 is: 253.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.04 : 382.46 = 183.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.04/382.46 = 183.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.04x = 382.46 × 183.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.04x = 70,319.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,319.10/277.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.82

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