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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.20, 376.80 and 181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.20, 376.80 and 181.90 is: 272.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.20 : 376.80 = 181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.20/376.80 = 181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.20x = 376.80 × 181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.20x = 68,539.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,539.92/251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.85

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