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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.62, 350.97 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.62, 350.97 and 184.68 is: 254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.62 : 350.97 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.62/350.97 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.62x = 350.97 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.62x = 64,816.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,816.22/254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.56

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