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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.05, 344.73 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.05, 344.73 and 183.63 is: 253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.05 : 344.73 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.05/344.73 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.05x = 344.73 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.05x = 63,302.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,302.77/250.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.16

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