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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.32, 375.75 and 185.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.32, 375.75 and 185.12 is: 277.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.32 : 375.75 = 185.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.32/375.75 = 185.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.32x = 375.75 × 185.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.32x = 69,556.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,556.96/250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.87

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