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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.54, 350.65 and 184.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.54, 350.65 and 184.39 is: 254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.54 : 350.65 = 184.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.54/350.65 = 184.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.54x = 350.65 × 184.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.54x = 64,656.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,656.64/254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.01

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