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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.43, 380.11 and 182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.43, 380.11 and 182.11 is: 251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.43 : 380.11 = 182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.43/380.11 = 182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.43x = 380.11 × 182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.43x = 69,221.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,221.83/275.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.32

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