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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.35, 380.16 and 182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.35, 380.16 and 182.20 is: 251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.35 : 380.16 = 182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.35/380.16 = 182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.35x = 380.16 × 182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.35x = 69,265.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,265.15/275.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.55

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