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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.34, 375.03 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.34, 375.03 and 184.98 is: 277.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.34 : 375.03 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.34/375.03 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.34x = 375.03 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.34x = 69,373.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,373.05/250.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.12

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