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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.91, 380.63 and 181.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.91, 380.63 and 181.36 is: 250.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.91 : 380.63 = 181.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.91/380.63 = 181.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.91x = 380.63 × 181.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.91x = 69,029.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,029.84/275.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.19

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