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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.44, 380.10 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.44, 380.10 and 182.44 is: 251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.44 : 380.10 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.44/380.10 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.44x = 380.10 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.44x = 69,345.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,345.44/275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.76

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