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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254, 350.76 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254, 350.76 and 184.88 is: 255.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254 : 350.76 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254/350.76 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254x = 350.76 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254x = 64,848.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,848.51/254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.31

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