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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.53, 345.77 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.53, 345.77 and 185.22 is: 255.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.53 : 345.77 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.53/345.77 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.53x = 345.77 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.53x = 64,043.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,043.29/250.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.64

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