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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 345.03 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 345.03 and 184.50 is: 254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 345.03 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/345.03 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 345.03 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 63,658.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,658.04/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.55

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