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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.70, 346.92 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.70, 346.92 and 185.37 is: 255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.70 : 346.92 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.70/346.92 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.70x = 346.92 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.70x = 64,308.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,308.56/251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.50

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