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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.11, 382.43 and 183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.11, 382.43 and 183.70 is: 253.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.11 : 382.43 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.11/382.43 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.11x = 382.43 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.11x = 70,250.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,250.48/277.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.51

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