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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.13, 374.56 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.13, 374.56 and 185.04 is: 277.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.13 : 374.56 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.13/374.56 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.13x = 374.56 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.13x = 69,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,306.25/250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.08

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