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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.99, 380.95 and 182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.99, 380.95 and 182.79 is: 252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.99 : 380.95 = 182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.99/380.95 = 182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.99x = 380.95 × 182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.99x = 69,633.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,633.39/275.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.31

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