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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.49, 378.68 and 183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.49, 378.68 and 183.48 is: 276.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.49 : 378.68 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.49/378.68 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.49x = 378.68 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.49x = 69,479.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,479.29/251.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.27

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