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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.16, 345.40 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.16, 345.40 and 184.56 is: 254.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.16 : 345.40 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.16/345.40 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.16x = 345.40 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.16x = 63,747.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,747.02/250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.83

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