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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.36, 379.94 and 182.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.36, 379.94 and 182.12 is: 251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.36 : 379.94 = 182.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.36/379.94 = 182.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.36x = 379.94 × 182.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.36x = 69,194.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,194.67/275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.29

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