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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.01, 351.75 and 181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.01, 351.75 and 181.43 is: 250.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.01 : 351.75 = 181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.01/351.75 = 181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.01x = 351.75 × 181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.01x = 63,818.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,818.00/255.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.26

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