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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.88, 376.53 and 182.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.88, 376.53 and 182.06 is: 273.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 376.53 = 182.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/376.53 = 182.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 376.53 × 182.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 68,549.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,549.17/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.24

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