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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.01, 379.56 and 181.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.01, 379.56 and 181.81 is: 250.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.01 : 379.56 = 181.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.01/379.56 = 181.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.01x = 379.56 × 181.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.01x = 69,007.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,007.80/275.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.93

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