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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.49, 382.80 and 182.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.49, 382.80 and 182.93 is: 252.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.49 : 382.80 = 182.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.49/382.80 = 182.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.49x = 382.80 × 182.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.49x = 70,023.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,023.69/277.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.35

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