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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.42, 350.84 and 184.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.42, 350.84 and 184.94 is: 255.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.42 : 350.84 = 184.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.42/350.84 = 184.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.42x = 350.84 × 184.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.42x = 64,884.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,884.35/254.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.03

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