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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.58, 380.10 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.58, 380.10 and 182.34 is: 251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.58 : 380.10 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.58/380.10 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.58x = 380.10 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.58x = 69,307.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,307.43/275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.50

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