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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.76, 250.40 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.76, 250.40 and 183.12 is: 249.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.76 : 250.40 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.76/250.40 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.76x = 250.40 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.76x = 45,853.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,853.25/183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.53

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