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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.06, 382.30 and 183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.06, 382.30 and 183.96 is: 253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.06 : 382.30 = 183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.06/382.30 = 183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.06x = 382.30 × 183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.06x = 70,327.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,327.91/277.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.84

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