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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.91, 376.56 and 182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.91, 376.56 and 182.46 is: 273.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.91 : 376.56 = 182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.91/376.56 = 182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.91x = 376.56 × 182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.91x = 68,707.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,707.14/250.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.83

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