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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.67, 383.28 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.67, 383.28 and 184.48 is: 254.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.67 : 383.28 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.67/383.28 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.67x = 383.28 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.67x = 70,705.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,705.84/277.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.64

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