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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.40, 355.10 and 183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.40, 355.10 and 183.56 is: 253.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.40 : 355.10 = 183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.40/355.10 = 183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.40x = 355.10 × 183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.40x = 65,179.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,179.46/257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.22

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