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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.51, 346.61 and 185.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.51, 346.61 and 185.99 is: 256.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.51 : 346.61 = 185.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.51/346.61 = 185.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.51x = 346.61 × 185.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.51x = 64,464.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,464.73/251.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.32

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