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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.07, 378.98 and 181.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.07, 378.98 and 181.65 is: 250.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.07 : 378.98 = 181.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.07/378.98 = 181.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.07x = 378.98 × 181.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.07x = 68,841.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,841.72/275.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.27

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