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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.38, 351.90 and 181.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.38, 351.90 and 181.56 is: 250.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.38 : 351.90 = 181.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.38/351.90 = 181.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.38x = 351.90 × 181.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.38x = 63,890.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,890.96/255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.18

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