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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.13, 382.34 and 183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.13, 382.34 and 183.92 is: 253.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.13 : 382.34 = 183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.13/382.34 = 183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.13x = 382.34 × 183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.13x = 70,317.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,317.14/277.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.74

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