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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.04, 376.74 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.04, 376.74 and 182.76 is: 274.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.04 : 376.74 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.04/376.74 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.04x = 376.74 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.04x = 68,853.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,853.00/251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.27

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