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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.80, 345.89 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.80, 345.89 and 181.32 is: 250.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.80 : 345.89 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.80/345.89 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.80x = 345.89 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.80x = 62,714.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,714.14/250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.06

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