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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.36, 382.68 and 184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.36, 382.68 and 184.24 is: 254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.36 : 382.68 = 184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.36/382.68 = 184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.36x = 382.68 × 184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.36x = 70,504.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,504.96/277.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.20

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