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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.93, 380.80 and 182.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.93, 380.80 and 182.61 is: 252.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.93 : 380.80 = 182.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.93/380.80 = 182.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.93x = 380.80 × 182.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.93x = 69,537.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,537.89/275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.01

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