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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 374.40 and 181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 374.40 and 181.60 is: 271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 374.40 = 181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/374.40 = 181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 374.40 × 181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 67,991.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,991.04/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.88

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