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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.68, 377.25 and 183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.68, 377.25 and 183.10 is: 274.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.68 : 377.25 = 183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.68/377.25 = 183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.68x = 377.25 × 183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.68x = 69,074.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,074.48/251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.45

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