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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.64, 377.32 and 183.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.64, 377.32 and 183.33 is: 274.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.64 : 377.32 = 183.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.64/377.32 = 183.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.64x = 377.32 × 183.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.64x = 69,174.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,174.08/251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.89

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