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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.18, 375.89 and 183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.18, 375.89 and 183.14 is: 274.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.18 : 375.89 = 183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.18/375.89 = 183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.18x = 375.89 × 183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.18x = 68,838.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,838.62/251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.07

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