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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.99, 375.00 and 182.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.99, 375.00 and 182.01 is: 273.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.99 : 375.00 = 182.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.99/375.00 = 182.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.99x = 375.00 × 182.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.99x = 68,254.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,254.47/249.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.03

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