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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.98, 375.98 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.98, 375.98 and 182.36 is: 273.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.98 : 375.98 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.98/375.98 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.98x = 375.98 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.98x = 68,563.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,563.71/250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.18

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