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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.35, 375.99 and 184.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.35, 375.99 and 184.47 is: 277.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.35 : 375.99 = 184.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.35/375.99 = 184.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.35x = 375.99 × 184.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.35x = 69,358.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,358.88/250.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.05

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