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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.64, 382.95 and 184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.64, 382.95 and 184.34 is: 254.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.64 : 382.95 = 184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.64/382.95 = 184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.64x = 382.95 × 184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.64x = 70,594.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,594.48/277.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.26

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