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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.13, 346.10 and 185.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.13, 346.10 and 185.61 is: 255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.13 : 346.10 = 185.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.13/346.10 = 185.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.13x = 346.10 × 185.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.13x = 64,238.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,238.69/251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.80

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