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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.47, 376.12 and 182.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.47, 376.12 and 182.21 is: 272.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.47 : 376.12 = 182.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.47/376.12 = 182.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.47x = 376.12 × 182.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.47x = 68,532.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,532.83/251.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.53

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