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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.34, 255.06 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.34, 255.06 and 182.10 is: 250.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.34 : 255.06 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.34/255.06 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.34x = 255.06 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.34x = 46,446.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,446.43/185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.60

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