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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.10, 374.79 and 185.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.10, 374.79 and 185.90 is: 278.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.10 : 374.79 = 185.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.10/374.79 = 185.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.10x = 374.79 × 185.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.10x = 69,673.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,673.46/250.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.58

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