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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.91, 376.26 and 181.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.91, 376.26 and 181.86 is: 272.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.91 : 376.26 = 181.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.91/376.26 = 181.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.91x = 376.26 × 181.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.91x = 68,424.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,424.55/250.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.71

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