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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.94, 380.91 and 182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.94, 380.91 and 182.81 is: 252.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.94 : 380.91 = 182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.94/380.91 = 182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.94x = 380.91 × 182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.94x = 69,633.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,633.65/275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.35

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