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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.40, 382.83 and 184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.40, 382.83 and 184.34 is: 254.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.40 : 382.83 = 184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.40/382.83 = 184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.40x = 382.83 × 184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.40x = 70,568.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,568.97/277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.40

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