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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.56, 385.70 and 184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.56, 385.70 and 184.25 is: 275.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.56 : 385.70 = 184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.56/385.70 = 184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.56x = 385.70 × 184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.56x = 71,064.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,064.30/257.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.92

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