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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.96, 383.72 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.96, 383.72 and 184.86 is: 255.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.96 : 383.72 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.96/383.72 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.96x = 383.72 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.96x = 70,935.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,935.90/277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.20

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