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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.35, 386.26 and 184.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.35, 386.26 and 184.30 is: 276.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.35 : 386.26 = 184.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.35/386.26 = 184.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.35x = 386.26 × 184.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.35x = 71,187.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,187.33/257.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.62

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