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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.27, 382.65 and 183.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.27, 382.65 and 183.85 is: 253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.27 : 382.65 = 183.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.27/382.65 = 183.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.27x = 382.65 × 183.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.27x = 70,350.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,350.20/277.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.72

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