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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.34, 380.04 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.34, 380.04 and 182.25 is: 251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.34 : 380.04 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.34/380.04 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.34x = 380.04 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.34x = 69,262.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,262.29/275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.55

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