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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.30, 376.60 and 182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.30, 376.60 and 182.98 is: 274.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.30 : 376.60 = 182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.30/376.60 = 182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.30x = 376.60 × 182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.30x = 68,910.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,910.27/251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.22

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