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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.06, 376.22 and 182.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.06, 376.22 and 182.73 is: 273.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.06 : 376.22 = 182.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.06/376.22 = 182.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.06x = 376.22 × 182.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.06x = 68,745.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,745.77/251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.83

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