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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.46, 380.08 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.46, 380.08 and 182.16 is: 251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.46 : 380.08 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.46/380.08 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.46x = 380.08 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.46x = 69,235.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,235.37/275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.34

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