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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.26, 379.68 and 181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.26, 379.68 and 181.96 is: 250.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.26 : 379.68 = 181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.26/379.68 = 181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.26x = 379.68 × 181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.26x = 69,086.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,086.57/275.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.99

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