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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.87, 347.11 and 181.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.87, 347.11 and 181.81 is: 250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.87 : 347.11 = 181.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.87/347.11 = 181.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.87x = 347.11 × 181.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.87x = 63,108.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,108.07/251.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.56

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