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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.05, 374.67 and 182.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.05, 374.67 and 182.01 is: 272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.05 : 374.67 = 182.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.05/374.67 = 182.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.05x = 374.67 × 182.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.05x = 68,193.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,193.69/250.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.72

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