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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.74, 376.36 and 185.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.74, 376.36 and 185.83 is: 278.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.74 : 376.36 = 185.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.74/376.36 = 185.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.74x = 376.36 × 185.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.74x = 69,937.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,937.57/250.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.92

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