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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.39, 351.09 and 184.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.39, 351.09 and 184.42 is: 254.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.39 : 351.09 = 184.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.39/351.09 = 184.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.39x = 351.09 × 184.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.39x = 64,749.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,749.47/254.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.53

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