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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.88, 377.50 and 183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.88, 377.50 and 183.40 is: 274.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.88 : 377.50 = 183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.88/377.50 = 183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.88x = 377.50 × 183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.88x = 69,233.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,233.50/251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.87

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