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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.22, 386.40 and 184.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.22, 386.40 and 184.27 is: 276.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.22 : 386.40 = 184.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.22/386.40 = 184.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.22x = 386.40 × 184.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.22x = 71,201.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,201.93/257.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.81

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