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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.51, 377.23 and 185.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.51, 377.23 and 185.97 is: 280.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.51 : 377.23 = 185.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.51/377.23 = 185.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.51x = 377.23 × 185.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.51x = 70,150.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,150.65/250.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.03

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