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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.83, 355.65 and 183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.83, 355.65 and 183.98 is: 253.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.83 : 355.65 = 183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.83/355.65 = 183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.83x = 355.65 × 183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.83x = 65,432.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,432.49/257.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.79

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