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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.36, 350.48 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.36, 350.48 and 184.16 is: 253.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.36 : 350.48 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.36/350.48 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.36x = 350.48 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.36x = 64,544.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,544.40/254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.75

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