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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.32, 382.64 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.32, 382.64 and 184.08 is: 253.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.32 : 382.64 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.32/382.64 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.32x = 382.64 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.32x = 70,436.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,436.37/277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.99

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