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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.73, 380.53 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.73, 380.53 and 182.32 is: 251.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.73 : 380.53 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.73/380.53 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.73x = 380.53 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.73x = 69,376.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,376.79/275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.61

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