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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.82, 378.18 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.82, 378.18 and 186.84 is: 280.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.82 : 378.18 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.82/378.18 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.82x = 378.18 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.82x = 70,659.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,659.15/251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.59

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