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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.41, 379.92 and 182.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.41, 379.92 and 182.26 is: 251.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.41 : 379.92 = 182.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.41/379.92 = 182.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.41x = 379.92 × 182.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.41x = 69,244.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,244.22/275.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.42

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