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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.75, 658.40 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.75, 658.40 and 182.25 is: 273.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.75 : 658.40 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.75/658.40 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.75x = 658.40 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.75x = 119,992.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,992.49/438.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.49

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