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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.94, 346.11 and 181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.94, 346.11 and 181.25 is: 249.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.94 : 346.11 = 181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.94/346.11 = 181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.94x = 346.11 × 181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.94x = 62,731.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,731.33/250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.98

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