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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.76, 351.38 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.76, 351.38 and 181.26 is: 250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.76 : 351.38 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.76/351.38 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.76x = 351.38 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.76x = 63,690.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,690.23/254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.00

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