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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.51, 382.93 and 184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.51, 382.93 and 184.11 is: 254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.51 : 382.93 = 184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.51/382.93 = 184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.51x = 382.93 × 184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.51x = 70,500.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,500.32/277.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.05

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