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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.01, 376.47 and 185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.01, 376.47 and 185.46 is: 279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.01 : 376.47 = 185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.01/376.47 = 185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.01x = 376.47 × 185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.01x = 69,821.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,821.07/250.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.28

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