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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.19, 354.60 and 183.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.19, 354.60 and 183.39 is: 252.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.19 : 354.60 = 183.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.19/354.60 = 183.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.19x = 354.60 × 183.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.19x = 65,030.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,030.09/257.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.85

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