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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.72, 380.16 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.72, 380.16 and 182.36 is: 251.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.72 : 380.16 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.72/380.16 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.72x = 380.16 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.72x = 69,325.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,325.98/275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.44

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