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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.95, 346.40 and 184.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.95, 346.40 and 184.55 is: 254.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.95 : 346.40 = 184.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.95/346.40 = 184.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.95x = 346.40 × 184.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.95x = 63,925.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,925.47/250.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.73

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