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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.79, 378 and 183.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.79, 378 and 183.39 is: 275.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.79 : 378 = 183.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.79/378 = 183.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.79x = 378 × 183.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.79x = 69,321.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,321.42/251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.31

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