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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.49, 380.26 and 182.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.49, 380.26 and 182.31 is: 251.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.49 : 380.26 = 182.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.49/380.26 = 182.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.49x = 380.26 × 182.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.49x = 69,325.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,325.70/275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.65

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