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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.98, 380.23 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.98, 380.23 and 182.56 is: 251.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.98 : 380.23 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.98/380.23 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.98x = 380.23 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.98x = 69,414.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,414.79/275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.52

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