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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.59, 376.01 and 182.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.59, 376.01 and 182.67 is: 274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.59 : 376.01 = 182.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.59/376.01 = 182.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.59x = 376.01 × 182.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.59x = 68,685.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,685.75/250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.10

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