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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.81, 375.08 and 185.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.81, 375.08 and 185.01 is: 277.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.81 : 375.08 = 185.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.81/375.08 = 185.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.81x = 375.08 × 185.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.81x = 69,392.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,392.63/249.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.78

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