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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.58, 345.49 and 184.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.58, 345.49 and 184.97 is: 255.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.58 : 345.49 = 184.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.58/345.49 = 184.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.58x = 345.49 × 184.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.58x = 63,905.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,905.69/250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.03

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