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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.82, 356.25 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.82, 356.25 and 184.01 is: 254.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.82 : 356.25 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.82/356.25 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.82x = 356.25 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.82x = 65,551.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,551.78/257.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.26

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