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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.46, 379.98 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.46, 379.98 and 182.28 is: 251.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.46 : 379.98 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.46/379.98 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.46x = 379.98 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.46x = 69,262.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,262.75/275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.44

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