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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.11, 354.89 and 183.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.11, 354.89 and 183.31 is: 253.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.11 : 354.89 = 183.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.11/354.89 = 183.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.11x = 354.89 × 183.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.11x = 65,054.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,054.89/257.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.02

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