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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.10, 380.76 and 182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.10, 380.76 and 182.75 is: 252.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.10 : 380.76 = 182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.10/380.76 = 182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.10x = 380.76 × 182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.10x = 69,583.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,583.89/276.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.02

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