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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.31, 355.56 and 183.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.31, 355.56 and 183.50 is: 253.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.31 : 355.56 = 183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.31/355.56 = 183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.31x = 355.56 × 183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.31x = 65,246.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,246.01/257.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.57

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