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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.20, 377.04 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.20, 377.04 and 183.12 is: 274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.20 : 377.04 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.20/377.04 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.20x = 377.04 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.20x = 69,043.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,043.56/251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.85

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