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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.05, 379.69 and 181.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.05, 379.69 and 181.95 is: 251.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.05 : 379.69 = 181.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.05/379.69 = 181.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.05x = 379.69 × 181.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.05x = 69,082.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,082.72/275.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.17

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