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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.34, 354.81 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.34, 354.81 and 183.63 is: 253.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.34 : 354.81 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.34/354.81 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.34x = 354.81 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.34x = 65,153.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,153.76/257.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.18

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