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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.26, 351.89 and 181.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.26, 351.89 and 181.55 is: 250.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.26 : 351.89 = 181.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.26/351.89 = 181.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.26x = 351.89 × 181.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.26x = 63,885.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,885.63/255.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.28

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