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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.80, 376.02 and 185.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.80, 376.02 and 185.64 is: 278.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.80 : 376.02 = 185.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.80/376.02 = 185.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.80x = 376.02 × 185.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.80x = 69,804.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,804.35/250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.33

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