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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.14, 382.61 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.14, 382.61 and 184.01 is: 254.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.14 : 382.61 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.14/382.61 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.14x = 382.61 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.14x = 70,403.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,403.36/277.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.04

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