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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.39, 350.93 and 184.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.39, 350.93 and 184.33 is: 254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.39 : 350.93 = 184.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.39/350.93 = 184.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.39x = 350.93 × 184.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.39x = 64,686.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,686.93/254.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.29

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