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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.83, 355.61 and 184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.83, 355.61 and 184.12 is: 253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.83 : 355.61 = 184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.83/355.61 = 184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.83x = 355.61 × 184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.83x = 65,474.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,474.48/257.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.95

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