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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.29, 374.98 and 185.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.29, 374.98 and 185.29 is: 277.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.29 : 374.98 = 185.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.29/374.98 = 185.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.29x = 374.98 × 185.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.29x = 69,478.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,478.99/250.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.59

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