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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.82, 380.70 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.82, 380.70 and 182.58 is: 252.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.82 : 380.70 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.82/380.70 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.82x = 380.70 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.82x = 69,508.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,508.21/275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.01

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