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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.61, 376.44 and 183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.61, 376.44 and 183.15 is: 274.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.61 : 376.44 = 183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.61/376.44 = 183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.61x = 376.44 × 183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.61x = 68,944.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,944.99/251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.02

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