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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.98, 374.91 and 181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.98, 374.91 and 181.22 is: 271.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.98 : 374.91 = 181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.98/374.91 = 181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.98x = 374.91 × 181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.98x = 67,940.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,940.00/249.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.78

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