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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.91, 351.65 and 184.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.91, 351.65 and 184.81 is: 254.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.91 : 351.65 = 184.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.91/351.65 = 184.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.91x = 351.65 × 184.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.91x = 64,989.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,989.57/254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.95

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