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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.52, 376.04 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.52, 376.04 and 186.80 is: 280.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.52 : 376.04 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.52/376.04 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.52x = 376.04 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.52x = 70,244.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,244.27/250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.39

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