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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.88, 375.90 and 178.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.88, 375.90 and 178.38 is: 267.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 375.90 = 178.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/375.90 = 178.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 375.90 × 178.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 67,053.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,053.04/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.27

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