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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 380 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 380 and 182.10 is: 251.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 380 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/380 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 380 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 69,198
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,198/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.15

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