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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.26, 385.70 and 184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.26, 385.70 and 184.12 is: 276.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.26 : 385.70 = 184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.26/385.70 = 184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.26x = 385.70 × 184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.26x = 71,015.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,015.08/257.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.04

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