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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.15, 382.25 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.15, 382.25 and 183.74 is: 253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.15 : 382.25 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.15/382.25 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.15x = 382.25 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.15x = 70,233.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,233.70/277.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.42

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