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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.24, 379.54 and 181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.24, 379.54 and 181.96 is: 250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.24 : 379.54 = 181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.24/379.54 = 181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.24x = 379.54 × 181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.24x = 69,061.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,061.10/275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.91

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