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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.25, 382.69 and 182.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.25, 382.69 and 182.13 is: 273.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.25 : 382.69 = 182.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.25/382.69 = 182.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.25x = 382.69 × 182.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.25x = 69,699.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,699.33/255.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.06

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