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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.99, 376.50 and 183.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.99, 376.50 and 183.01 is: 274.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.99 : 376.50 = 183.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.99/376.50 = 183.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.99x = 376.50 × 183.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.99x = 68,903.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,903.27/250.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.53

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