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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.47, 375.97 and 181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.47, 375.97 and 181.14 is: 271.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.47 : 375.97 = 181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.47/375.97 = 181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.47x = 375.97 × 181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.47x = 68,101.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,101.17/250.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.90

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