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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.91, 378 and 182.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.91, 378 and 182.61 is: 274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.91 : 378 = 182.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.91/378 = 182.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.91x = 378 × 182.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.91x = 69,026.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,026.58/251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.01

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