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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.25, 379.75 and 182.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.25, 379.75 and 182.03 is: 251.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.25 : 379.75 = 182.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.25/379.75 = 182.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.25x = 379.75 × 182.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.25x = 69,125.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,125.89/275.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.14

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