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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.12, 375.40 and 181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.12, 375.40 and 181.31 is: 272.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.12 : 375.40 = 181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.12/375.40 = 181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.12x = 375.40 × 181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.12x = 68,062.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,062.12/250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.12

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