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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.77, 380.45 and 182.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.77, 380.45 and 182.57 is: 251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.77 : 380.45 = 182.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.77/380.45 = 182.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.77x = 380.45 × 182.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.77x = 69,460.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,460.16/275.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.88

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