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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.82, 345.93 and 181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.82, 345.93 and 181.14 is: 249.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.82 : 345.93 = 181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.82/345.93 = 181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.82x = 345.93 × 181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.82x = 62,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,660.48/250.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.83

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