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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.51, 346.55 and 185.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.51, 346.55 and 185.90 is: 256.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.51 : 346.55 = 185.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.51/346.55 = 185.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.51x = 346.55 × 185.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.51x = 64,420.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,420.98/251.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.14

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