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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.83, 375.64 and 182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.83, 375.64 and 182.79 is: 273.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.83 : 375.64 = 182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.83/375.64 = 182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.83x = 375.64 × 182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.83x = 68,662.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,662.78/250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.74

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