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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.10, 379.49 and 181.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.10, 379.49 and 181.86 is: 250.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.10 : 379.49 = 181.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.10/379.49 = 181.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.10x = 379.49 × 181.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.10x = 69,013.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,013.14/275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.87

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