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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.98, 351.87 and 185.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.98, 351.87 and 185.07 is: 255.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.98 : 351.87 = 185.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.98/351.87 = 185.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.98x = 351.87 × 185.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.98x = 65,120.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,120.58/254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.39

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