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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.80, 375.66 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.80, 375.66 and 182.16 is: 272.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.80 : 375.66 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.80/375.66 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.80x = 375.66 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.80x = 68,430.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,430.23/250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.85

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