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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.48, 351.21 and 184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.48, 351.21 and 184.77 is: 255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.48 : 351.21 = 184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.48/351.21 = 184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.48x = 351.21 × 184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.48x = 64,893.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,893.07/254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.00

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