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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.06, 374.44 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.06, 374.44 and 181.52 is: 271.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.06 : 374.44 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.06/374.44 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.06x = 374.44 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.06x = 67,969.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,969.51/250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.82

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