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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.93, 380.70 and 181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.93, 380.70 and 181.43 is: 250.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.93 : 380.70 = 181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.93/380.70 = 181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.93x = 380.70 × 181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.93x = 69,070.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,070.40/275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.32

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