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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.40, 376.76 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.40, 376.76 and 182.52 is: 273.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.40 : 376.76 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.40/376.76 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.40x = 376.76 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.40x = 68,766.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,766.24/251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.53

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