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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.47, 380.19 and 182.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.47, 380.19 and 182.23 is: 251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.47 : 380.19 = 182.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.47/380.19 = 182.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.47x = 380.19 × 182.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.47x = 69,282.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,282.02/275.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.50

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