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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.09, 256.52 and 181.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.09, 256.52 and 181.63 is: 251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.09 : 256.52 = 181.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.09/256.52 = 181.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.09x = 256.52 × 181.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.09x = 46,590.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,590.04/185.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.72

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