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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.15, 346.47 and 185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.15, 346.47 and 185.54 is: 255.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.15 : 346.47 = 185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.15/346.47 = 185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.15x = 346.47 × 185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.15x = 64,284.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,284.04/251.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.96

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