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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.85, 380.75 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.85, 380.75 and 182.70 is: 252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.85 : 380.75 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.85/380.75 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.85x = 380.75 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.85x = 69,562.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,562.11/275.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.17

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