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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.88, 346.80 and 186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.88, 346.80 and 186.30 is: 256.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.88 : 346.80 = 186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.88/346.80 = 186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.88x = 346.80 × 186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.88x = 64,608.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,608.84/251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.51

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