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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.55, 385.52 and 184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.55, 385.52 and 184.19 is: 275.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.55 : 385.52 = 184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.55/385.52 = 184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.55x = 385.52 × 184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.55x = 71,006.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,006.08/257.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.70

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