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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.28, 382.75 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.28, 382.75 and 184.06 is: 254.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.28 : 382.75 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.28/382.75 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.28x = 382.75 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.28x = 70,448.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,448.97/277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.07

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