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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.44, 379.86 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.44, 379.86 and 182.16 is: 251.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.44 : 379.86 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.44/379.86 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.44x = 379.86 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.44x = 69,195.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,195.30/275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.22

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