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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.27, 350.38 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.27, 350.38 and 184.20 is: 253.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.27 : 350.38 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.27/350.38 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.27x = 350.38 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.27x = 64,540.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,540.41/254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.83

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