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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.80, 355.62 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.80, 355.62 and 183.88 is: 253.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.80 : 355.62 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.80/355.62 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.80x = 355.62 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.80x = 65,391.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,391.41/257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.65

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