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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.06, 373.73 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.06, 373.73 and 181.12 is: 270.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.06 : 373.73 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.06/373.73 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.06x = 373.73 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.06x = 67,689.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,689.98/250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.69

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