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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.06, 375.94 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.06, 375.94 and 182.52 is: 273.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.06 : 375.94 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.06/375.94 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.06x = 375.94 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.06x = 68,616.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,616.57/251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.31

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