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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.98, 377.46 and 183.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.98, 377.46 and 183.65 is: 275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.98 : 377.46 = 183.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.98/377.46 = 183.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.98x = 377.46 × 183.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.98x = 69,318.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,318.64/251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.10

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