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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.12, 379.76 and 181.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.12, 379.76 and 181.83 is: 250.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.12 : 379.76 = 181.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.12/379.76 = 181.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.12x = 379.76 × 181.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.12x = 69,053.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,053.28/275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.99

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