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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257, 354.50 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257, 354.50 and 183.42 is: 253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257 : 354.50 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257/354.50 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257x = 354.50 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257x = 65,022.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,022.39/257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.01

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