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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.51, 385.45 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.51, 385.45 and 184.20 is: 275.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.51 : 385.45 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.51/385.45 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.51x = 385.45 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.51x = 70,999.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,999.43/257.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.72

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