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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.76, 375.91 and 185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.76, 375.91 and 185.68 is: 278.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.76 : 375.91 = 185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.76/375.91 = 185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.76x = 375.91 × 185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.76x = 69,797.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,797.22/250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.35

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