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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.68, 376.25 and 181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.68, 376.25 and 181.88 is: 272.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.68 : 376.25 = 181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.68/376.25 = 181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.68x = 376.25 × 181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.68x = 68,432.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,432.35/250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.99

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