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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.06, 346.44 and 185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.06, 346.44 and 185.60 is: 256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.06 : 346.44 = 185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.06/346.44 = 185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.06x = 346.44 × 185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.06x = 64,299.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,299.26/251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.11

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