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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.24, 354.70 and 183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.24, 354.70 and 183.40 is: 252.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.24 : 354.70 = 183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.24/354.70 = 183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.24x = 354.70 × 183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.24x = 65,051.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,051.98/257.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.88

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