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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.96, 375.82 and 182.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.96, 375.82 and 182.92 is: 273.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.96 : 375.82 = 182.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.96/375.82 = 182.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.96x = 375.82 × 182.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.96x = 68,744.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,744.99/250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.93

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