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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.18, 376.86 and 182.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.18, 376.86 and 182.78 is: 274.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.18 : 376.86 = 182.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.18/376.86 = 182.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.18x = 376.86 × 182.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.18x = 68,882.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,882.47/251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.24

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