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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.83, 345.83 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.83, 345.83 and 185.22 is: 255.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.83 : 345.83 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.83/345.83 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.83x = 345.83 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.83x = 64,054.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,054.63/250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.37

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