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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.04, 350.33 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.04, 350.33 and 184.56 is: 254.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.04 : 350.33 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.04/350.33 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.04x = 350.33 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.04x = 64,656.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,656.90/254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.51

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