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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.89, 379.98 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.89, 379.98 and 182.22 is: 272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.89 : 379.98 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.89/379.98 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.89x = 379.98 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.89x = 69,239.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,239.96/253.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.72

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