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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.44, 382.76 and 184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.44, 382.76 and 184.26 is: 254.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.44 : 382.76 = 184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.44/382.76 = 184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.44x = 382.76 × 184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.44x = 70,527.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,527.36/277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.21

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