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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.61, 346.82 and 185.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.61, 346.82 and 185.09 is: 255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.61 : 346.82 = 185.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.61/346.82 = 185.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.61x = 346.82 × 185.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.61x = 64,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,190.25/251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.12

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