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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.62, 379.76 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.62, 379.76 and 182.22 is: 251.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.62 : 379.76 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.62/379.76 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.62x = 379.76 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.62x = 69,199.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,199.87/275.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.07

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