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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.84, 375.54 and 186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.84, 375.54 and 186.52 is: 279.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.84 : 375.54 = 186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.84/375.54 = 186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.84x = 375.54 × 186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.84x = 70,045.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,045.72/250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.24

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