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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.43, 350.71 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.43, 350.71 and 184.40 is: 254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.43 : 350.71 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.43/350.71 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.43x = 350.71 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.43x = 64,670.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,670.92/254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.18

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