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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.28, 354.96 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.28, 354.96 and 183.66 is: 253.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.28 : 354.96 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.28/354.96 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.28x = 354.96 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.28x = 65,191.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,191.95/257.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.39

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