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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.37, 375.10 and 184.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.37, 375.10 and 184.65 is: 276.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.37 : 375.10 = 184.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.37/375.10 = 184.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.37x = 375.10 × 184.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.37x = 69,261.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,261.74/250.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.63

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