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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.32, 345.30 and 184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.32, 345.30 and 184.74 is: 254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.32 : 345.30 = 184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.32/345.30 = 184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.32x = 345.30 × 184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.32x = 63,790.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,790.72/250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.84

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