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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.74, 383.31 and 184.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.74, 383.31 and 184.62 is: 254.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.74 : 383.31 = 184.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.74/383.31 = 184.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.74x = 383.31 × 184.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.74x = 70,766.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,766.69/277.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.79

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