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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.02, 327.51 and 182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.02, 327.51 and 182.75 is: 251.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.02 : 327.51 = 182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.02/327.51 = 182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.02x = 327.51 × 182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.02x = 59,850.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,850.81/238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.45

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