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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.88, 378.06 and 183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.88, 378.06 and 183.08 is: 274.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.88 : 378.06 = 183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.88/378.06 = 183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.88x = 378.06 × 183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.88x = 69,215.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,215.22/251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.79

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