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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.16, 375.12 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.16, 375.12 and 184.56 is: 276.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.16 : 375.12 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.16/375.12 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.16x = 375.12 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.16x = 69,232.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,232.15/250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.75

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