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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.28, 382.56 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.28, 382.56 and 184.16 is: 254.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.28 : 382.56 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.28/382.56 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.28x = 382.56 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.28x = 70,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,452.25/277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.08

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