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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.40, 350.90 and 184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.40, 350.90 and 184.34 is: 254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.40 : 350.90 = 184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.40/350.90 = 184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.40x = 350.90 × 184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.40x = 64,682.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,682.23/254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.25

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