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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.91, 377.55 and 183.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.91, 377.55 and 183.87 is: 275.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.91 : 377.55 = 183.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.91/377.55 = 183.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.91x = 377.55 × 183.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.91x = 69,420.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,420.12/251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.58

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