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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.56, 380.39 and 182.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.56, 380.39 and 182.35 is: 251.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.56 : 380.39 = 182.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.56/380.39 = 182.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.56x = 380.39 × 182.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.56x = 69,361.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,361.30/275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.71

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