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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.13, 379.80 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.13, 379.80 and 181.98 is: 251.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.13 : 379.80 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.13/379.80 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.13x = 379.80 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.13x = 69,116.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,116.00/275.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.21

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