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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.93, 376.62 and 182.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.93, 376.62 and 182.59 is: 274.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.93 : 376.62 = 182.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.93/376.62 = 182.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.93x = 376.62 × 182.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.93x = 68,765.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,765.42/250.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.04

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