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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.60, 380.23 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.60, 380.23 and 182.18 is: 251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.60 : 380.23 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.60/380.23 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.60x = 380.23 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.60x = 69,270.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,270.80/275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.34

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