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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.99, 377.92 and 182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.99, 377.92 and 182.98 is: 275.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.99 : 377.92 = 182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.99/377.92 = 182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.99x = 377.92 × 182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.99x = 69,151.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,151.80/250.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.52

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