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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.50, 380.30 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.50, 380.30 and 182.25 is: 251.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.50 : 380.30 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.50/380.30 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.50x = 380.30 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.50x = 69,308.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,308.76/275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.57

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